Luxor Temple

The Luxor Temple, located on the east bank of the Nile in Luxor (ancient Thebes), is one of Egypt’s most remarkable monuments. Constructed mainly by Pharaoh Amenhotep III around 1400 BC and later expanded by Ramses II, the temple was dedicated to the rejuvenation of kingship and the Theban Triad of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. Unlike other temples, it was not devoted to a single deity but played a central role in the annual Opet Festival, celebrating the divine connection between pharaohs and gods. Visitors are awed by colossal statues of Ramses II, towering papyrus columns, and the grand avenue of sphinxes that once linked it to Karnak Temple. Illuminated at night, Luxor Temple offers a breathtaking glimpse into Egypt’s sacred past.