luxor - Blogs - TheBlackList Pub2024-03-28T17:56:41Zhttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/luxorExcursions in Luxorhttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/excursions-in-luxor2012-11-29T11:43:19.000Z2012-11-29T11:43:19.000ZManta Royalhttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/MantaRoyal<div><p>one ruler named Mentuhotep, meaning Montu is satisfied, took the prenomen of Nebhepetre, and it is he who is credited with once again reuniting all Egypt under one ruler, and beginning the 11th Dynasty, what Egyptologists call the Middle Kingdom. Nebhepetre ruled for 51 years, and built the temple at Deir el-Bahri that most likely served as the inspiration for the later and larger temple built next to it by Hatshepsut in the 18th Dynasty.</p><p>Once again Thebes declined politically, as Amenemhat I of the 12th Dynasty decided to move his capital north again to a new site called Itjtawy or Lisht. Although the capital was moved, Thebes took on a new role as the religious center of the nation, as its god Amun was promoted to principal state deity. The oldest remains of a temple dedicated to Amun date to the reign of Senwosret I in the 12th Dynasty. The core of this Middle Kingdom building lay in the heart of the current temple, behind the sanctuary. Its walls were constructed of limestone which were later removed for use elsewhere. So now there is an empty space between the sanctuary and the Festival hall of Tuthmosis III. However, the small so-called "White Chapel" shrine built by Senwosret I has been rebuilt and stands in the Open Air Museum at Karnak.</p><p>The peak for Thebes came during the 18th Dynasty. Its temples were the most important and wealthiest in the land, and the tombs on the west bank were among the most luxurious Egypt ever saw. The center of the city during New Kingdom and later times stretched between the two major temples of Karnak and Luxor, along the avenue of sphinxes that connected them. The area is now almost entirely covered by the modern city of Luxor.</p><p>During the Third Intermediate Period, the High Priest of Amun formed a counterbalance to the 21st and 22nd Dynasty kings who ruled from the Delta. Theban political influence receded only in the Late Period.</p><p>Enjoy <a href="http://www.luxorexcursions.com/" target="_blank">excursions in Luxor</a> toThe main part of the town and principal temples were on the east bank. Across the river on the west bank was the necropolis with tombs and mortuary temples, but also the west part of the town. Deir el-Bahri is there, the mortuary temples of Nebhepetre Mentuhotep and Hatshepsut, and the temple of Amun by Tuthmosis III, the Ramesseum of Ramesses II, and other mortuary temples of Seti I at Qurna and Amenhotep III with the Memnon Colossi. Amenhotep III had his palace at el-Malqata there, and in the Ramessid period, Thebes centered north of there, at Medinet Habu.</p><p>Most of the temples on the west side of the Nile were royal mortuary temples to maintain the cult of the deceased kings buried in their tombs cut in the cliffs further west. The most important of these temples were at Deir el-Bahri, the Ramesseum and Medinet Habu. The mortuary temple of Seti I stands at Qurna, while only the Memnon Colossi and other fragmentary statuary now mark the site of the enormous temple of Amenhotep III. The temples dedicated to the deities Hathor, Thoth and Isis, all dating from the Graeco-Roman period, were also built in the area.</p><p>The west bank at Luxor is one of the most important archaeological sites in the world. It is much more than what we refer to as the Valley of the Kings, though many have called the whole of the area by that name. In fact, many good books on the west bank at Luxor (ancient Thebes) are titled, "Valley of the Kings", even though they cover the entire area. It can be a bit confusing for the novice, particularly considering the actual conceptual scope of the religious concept. If one looks at just the Valley of the Kings, one only sees tombs, but the tombs were an integral part of larger mortuary complexes. Indeed, the whole west bank is honeycombed with tombs, not just of the ancient Egyptian Kings, but of their families and the noblemen who served them.</p><p>the west bank necropolis can be divided into a number of zones and sub-zones, of which the Valley of the Kings is only one zone. The northern sector of the west bank closest to the Nile River is often referred to as the Tombs of the Nobles, but it can be divided into about five different sub-zones. Farthermost north is an area known as el-Tarif, where large, row tombs were dug during the late Second Intermediate Period and early Middle Kingdom.</p><p>Just south of el-Tarif is Dra Abu el-Naga, which is a hillside with about 80 numbered tombs most belonging to priests and officials of the 17th through 20th dynasty, including some rulers of the 17th dynasty. Just southwest of Dra Abu el-Naga is an area called El-Assasif, where there are 40 tombs, mostly from the New Kingdom and later. Just south of El-Assasif is El-Khokha, a hill with five Old Kingdom tombs and 53 numbered tombs from the 18th and 19th dynasty.</p><p>Directly west of El-Khokha is Sheikh Abd el-Qurna. This hill was named for a mythical Muslim sheikh, and has 146 numbered tombs, most of which are from the 18th Dynasty. Here one finds some of the most beautiful private tombs on the West Bank.</p></div>Luxor Overnight Tours From Safaga Porthttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/luxor-overnight-tours-from-safaga-port2012-06-21T11:09:17.000Z2012-06-21T11:09:17.000ZAhmed Alihttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/AhmedAli569<div><p><em><strong>Day 1:</strong></em></p><p>East Bank Of Luxor Morning time we will pick you up from your cruise by your own private Egyptologist guide who will accompany you to visit Luxor for 2 days. Upon arrival start at the world famous Karnak temple the largest place of worship that was ever built!! Its ancient name Ipet-isut means “the most sacred of places.” The temple, or, more correctly, the complex of temples, was built more than two thousand years ago by generation after generation of pharaohs. Within the complex, the great “Hypostyle Hall” is an incredible forest of giant pillars. Then you will enjoy a relaxing Lunch en route and then you will be accompanied by your tour guide to visit the majestic Luxor temple which built by Amenhotep III and Ramses II for rituals and festivals that was dedicated to the God Amun. Later on you will take a relaxing sail on the River Nile by Felucca “Typical Egyptian sailing boat” for a romantic trip with sunset view. From there will be transferred to your hotel for check in with free time at leisure at the hotel. Optional tour to attend the fabulous sound and light show at Karnak temple in Luxor then you will be transferred back to your hotel for an enjoyable overnight stay.</p><p><em><strong>Day 02:</strong></em></p><p>Luxor West Bank Enjoy your breakfast in the hotel in Luxor then after breakfast your private Egyptologist guide will take you to West Bank of the Nile River to visit the two colossal statues of Amenhotep III (Colossi of Memnon), and then visit the Valley of the Kings, where the magnificent tombs discovered, those tombs were carved deep into the desert rock, richly decorated and filled with the treasures for the pharaohs for his afterlife in which he believed he needed for his life to come. Then you will have the chance to visit 3 tombs . Then you will visit the Hatshipsut temple at El Deir El Bahary, this impressive temple was dedicated to the Queen Hatshipsut the only female pharaoh who rises out of the desert plain in a series of terraces and merges with the sheer limestone cliffs that surround it and then your lunch enroute is included. Finally return to your hotel for a quick check-out and lunch before making the return journey to Safaga and the ship: departure time from Luxor depends on the departure time of your ship at Safaga Port ( 220km ).</p><p></p><p>More info about <a href="http://www.egyptshoretrips.com/trip-37-sightseeing-tour-to-luxor-from-Safaga-Port-luxor-overnight-tours-from-safaga-port" target="_blank">Luxor Overnight Tours, Trips, Excursions to Luxor From Safaga</a></p></div>Luxor Over Day Excursions From Safaga Porthttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/luxor-over-day-excursions-from-safaga-port2012-06-21T10:56:32.000Z2012-06-21T10:56:32.000ZAhmed Alihttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/AhmedAli569<div><p>Morning time we will pick you up from your cruise at Safaga Port by your own private Egyptologist guide who will accompany you to the visit Luxor. Upon arrival start at the world famous Karnak temple the largest place of worship ever built. Its ancient name Ipet-isut means “the most sacred of places.” The temple, or, more correctly, the complex of temples, was built over more than two thousand years by generation after generation of pharaohs. Within the complex, the great “Hypostyle Hall” is an incredible forest of giant pillars. Then you will enjoy a relaxing Lunch en route and then you will be moved into the West Bank of the Nile river to visit the two colossal statues of Amenhotep III (Colossi of Memnon), and then you will enjoy a visit to the Valley of the Kings, where the magnificent tombs discovered, those tombs were carved deep into the desert rock, richly decorated and filled with treasures for the afterlife of the pharaohs, you will visit 3 tombs. Continue the tour to visit the Hatshepsut temple at El Deir El Bahary, this impressive temple was dedicated to the Queen Hatshipsut the only female pharaoh who rises out of the desert plain in a series of terraces and merges with the sheer limestone cliffs that surround it. Finally you will be escorted by your guide back to the cruise in Safaga Port : departure time from Luxor depends on the departure time of your ship at Safaga Port ( 220km )</p><p></p><p>More info about <a href="http://www.egyptshoretrips.com/trip-35-sightseeing-tour-to-luxor-from-Safaga-Port-luxor-over-day-excursions-from-safaga-port" target="_blank">Luxor Day Excursions, Trips, Tours to Luxor From Safaga Port</a></p></div>