Sunday, March 24, 2013

Luxor Temple

Luxor Temple


The Temple of Luxor (as seen at night) is located in southern Thebes along the east bank of the Nile River. The Temple was built by Amenhotep III and dedicated to Amon-Re, king of the gods, his consort Mut, and their son Khons. The Temple was later added to by Tutankhamen, Horemheb and Ramses II. Thebes was capital of the ancient Egyptian empire during its peak.


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Luxor Temple from the Nile


The Temple of Luxor (as seen from the Nile) is located in southern Thebes along the east bank of the Nile River. The Temple was built by Amenhotep III and dedicated to Amon-Re, king of the gods, his consort Mut, and their son Khons. The Temple was later added to by Tutankhamen, Horemheb and Ramses II. Thebes was capital of the ancient Egyptian empire during its peak.


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Luxor Temple Giant colossi of Ramses II


Giant colossi of Ramses II and columns from the Great Temple at Luxor (located in southern Thebes along the east bank of the Nile River). The Temple was built by Amenhotep III and dedicated to Amon-Re, king of the gods, his consort Mut, and their son Khons. The Temple was later added to by Tutankhamen, Horemheb and Ramses II. Thebes was capital of the ancient Egyptian empire during its peak.


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Luxor Temple courtyard


A courtyard from the Temple of Luxor located in southern Thebes along the east bank of the Nile River. The Temple was built by Amenhotep III and dedicated to Amon-Re, king of the gods, his consort Mut, and their son Khons. The Temple was later added to by Tutankhamen, Horemheb and Ramses II. Thebes was capital of the ancient Egyptian empire during its peak.


Photo courtesy of Corel



Luxor Temple

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