Valley of the Kings is the main reason why people put Luxor, Egypt on their bucket list but it’s not the only ancient wonder that this city has in store. Monuments, temples, and tombs are scattered all around it, and here are a couple of attractions you shouldn’t miss.
Luxor Temple
Luxor’s most important place of worship has been built on the east bank of the Nile in 1,400 BCE. Since there’s still an active mosque located on its grounds, this ancient Egyptian temple has often been hailed as the oldest religious building still in use.
Karnak
Another popular Luxor attraction located on the Nile River’s east bank, this complex consists of decaying temples, chapels, pylons, and other buildings. It was once a part of the monumental city of Thebes, and it’s one of the best sites to explore Egypt’s ancient past.
Medinet Habu
Medinet Habu is popular with tourists visiting Luxor thanks to its close proximity to the Valley of the Queens. It was built in honor of Ramesses III, who’s often hailed as the last great monarch of the New Kingdom, and the decorations on its walls depict his victory against the invaders known as the Sea Peoples.