Luxor
Nile temple city
Luxor is a city in southern Egypt, built on and around the ruins of ancient Thebes.
It contains some of the most spectacular monuments of ancient Egyptian civilization, including the Temple of Karnak and the Valley of the Kings.
The name has been borrowed for hotels, casinos, and other ventures seeking Egyptian grandeur: the Luxor casino in Las Vegas.
Ancient Egyptian ruler
- KarnakEgyptian temple complex
- ThebesAncient city, two locations
- NileAfrica's longest river
- hieroglyphicsSymbolic picture-based writing
temple · tomb · sarcophagus · mummification · obelisk · Amun-Ra · Tutankhamun · Ramses
Egyptian temple complex
- cruiseLeisurely ocean voyage
- NileAfrica's longest river
- sightseeingVisiting places of interest
- excursionBrief recreational trip
guidebook · souvenir · bazaar · destination · landmark · heritage · itinerary · travel
Africa's longest river
- EgyptNortheastern African nation
- ThebesAncient city, two locations
- governorateGovernor-led administrative region
- cornicheCliff-edge scenic road
market · bazaar · residential · streets · population · modern · infrastructure · ferry
Egyptian temple complex
- sanctuaryProtected sacred space
- AmunTheban king of gods
- pylonSupporting structure for wires
- colonnadeRow supporting a roof
sacred · ritual · priests · offerings · oracle · deity · worship · shrine
Facility for wagering
- gamblingBetting on uncertain results
- slotsNarrow elongated openings
- resortPlace for getaways
- IMAXMassive movie projection format
nightlife · entertainment · attraction · themed · replica · inclinator · atrium · showroom
pharaoh
Ancient Egyptian ruler
hieroglyphics · temple · tomb · sarcophagus · mummification · obelisk · Amun-Ra · Tutankhamun · Ramses · necropolis
Karnak
Egyptian temple complex
- cruiseLeisurely ocean voyage
- NileAfrica's longest river
- sightseeingVisiting places of interest
excursion · guidebook · souvenir · bazaar · destination · landmark · heritage · itinerary · travel · holiday
Nile
Africa's longest river
- EgyptNortheastern African nation
- ThebesAncient city, two locations
- governorateGovernor-led administrative region
corniche · market · bazaar · residential · streets · population · modern · infrastructure · ferry · bridge
Karnak
Egyptian temple complex
colonnade · sacred · ritual · priests · offerings · oracle · deity · worship · shrine · precinct
casino
Facility for wagering
IMAX · nightlife · entertainment · attraction · themed · replica · inclinator · atrium · showroom · buffet
- ancient citiesAthens, Rome, Jerusalem, Sparta, Damascus
- AfricaEgypt, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania
- Ancient Egyptpharaoh, pharaohs, sphinx, pyramids, hieroglyphics
- Egyptpyramids, Cairo, Sphinx, Nile, pharaoh
- Middle EastIraq, Baghdad, Cairo, Iran, Jordan
- ancient ruinsStonehenge, Pompeii, Colosseum, coliseum, Machu Picchu
LuxorCairo
Egyptian capital city
Alexandria · Dubai · modern metropolis · Giza · Tel Aviv
LuxorAlexandria
Egyptian Mediterranean port
Lower Egypt · Nile Delta · Cairo · Rosetta · Memphis
LuxorAngkor Wat
Massive Khmer temple complex
Machu Picchu · Tikal · Chichen Itza · Pompeii · Petra
luxurious, luxuries, luxuriant, luxuriate, luxuriance, luxuriating