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Luxor
Luxor is a city located in the south in Egypt and the capital of the Luxor region.
Luxor is divided by the Nile into two areas generally called the East Bank and the West Bank which were considered in ancient Egyptian times as symbolically respecting Life and Death.
Thousands of tourists from all over the world arrive annually to visit these monuments, contributing largely to the economy of the modern city.
Luxor is divided by the Nile into two areas generally called the East Bank and the West Bank which were considered in ancient Egyptian times as symbolically respecting Life and Death.
Thousands of tourists from all over the world arrive annually to visit these monuments, contributing largely to the economy of the modern city.
Tourism
On the site of the ancient Egyptian city of Thebes, the city of Luxor has often been characterized as the "largest outdoor museum in the world", with the ruins of the complexes of temples of Karnak and Luxor within the modern city.
Just across the river Nile are the Necropolis monuments, temples and tombs in the West Bank, which include the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens.
From the tomb of Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings and the magnificent views of the sun from the majestic temples of Karnak and Luxor to the exciting and fun cruises on the Nile, Luxor is the perfect choice for culture lovers.
Just across the river Nile are the Necropolis monuments, temples and tombs in the West Bank, which include the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens.
From the tomb of Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings and the magnificent views of the sun from the majestic temples of Karnak and Luxor to the exciting and fun cruises on the Nile, Luxor is the perfect choice for culture lovers.
Gastronomy
The cuisine of Egypt is practically consumed in all regions of the country.
The popular meats are lamb, beef and chicken - but not pork, though, especially the bacon, can be found.
Pigeon is a popular delicacy, usually stuffed with rice.
The vegetables are also mainly well-known, including potatoes, carrots, onions and tomatoes. A less familiar vegetable is Molokhiyya, a green leafy summer vegetable, in many aspects similar to spinach, but not so strong.
The "Molokhiyya" is also a thick soup made with stuffed chopped pieces and chicken stock and is served plain or with small pieces of meat.
Lentils is the most popular family soup for tourists. There are other soups made from meat, vegetables and fish.
The popular meats are lamb, beef and chicken - but not pork, though, especially the bacon, can be found.
Pigeon is a popular delicacy, usually stuffed with rice.
The vegetables are also mainly well-known, including potatoes, carrots, onions and tomatoes. A less familiar vegetable is Molokhiyya, a green leafy summer vegetable, in many aspects similar to spinach, but not so strong.
The "Molokhiyya" is also a thick soup made with stuffed chopped pieces and chicken stock and is served plain or with small pieces of meat.
Lentils is the most popular family soup for tourists. There are other soups made from meat, vegetables and fish.
Weather
Sunshine and year-round heat characterize Luxor's climate, with the sun shining during the day for 11 hours during the summer and 8 hours during the winter.
Average winter temperature of about 26 ° C in summer, the temperature reaches 39 ° C.
Average winter temperature of about 26 ° C in summer, the temperature reaches 39 ° C.
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