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Luxor/Karnak/Thebes
Luxor has often been called the worlds greatest open air
museum, as indeed it is and much more. The number and
preservation of the monuments in the Luxor area are
unparalleled anywhere else in the world that know of.
Actually, what most people think of as Luxor is really three
different areas, consisting of the City of Luxor on the East
side of the Nile, the town of Karnak just north of Luxor and
Thebes, which the ancient Egyptians called Waset, which is
on the west side of the Nile across from Luxor.
Right - The west bank across the Nile from Luxor.
To say that the Luxor area is a major attraction for
tourists in Egypt would be an understatement. It has been a
tourist destination since the beginning of tourism. Even in
ancient times, during the late Dynasties of the Greek and
Roman periods, the area drew tourists, and has been doing so
ever since. Today Luxor is well equipped to accommodate
tourists with many hotels and in general a tourist industry
ready and willing to serve the people from many countries
that descend on this area of the Nile Valley every year.
Within Luxor, there are only three main streets consisting
of Sharia al-Mahatta, Sharia al-Karnak and the Corniched,
next to the Nile. The street in front of the train station
is Sharia al-Mahatta and runs away from the Nile where it
meets the gardens of Luxor Temple. Sharia al-Karnak, or
Maabad al-Karnak which means Karnak Temple Street runs along
the Nile from Luxor Temple to Karnak Temple. However, Sharia
al-Karnak is known as Sharia al-Markaz where it meets Sharia
al-Mahatta street, and to the south around the temple it is
known as Sharia al-Lokanda. Along this street one will find
the colorful signs of restaurants and cafes, as well as
bazaars where the usual variety of Egyptian souvenirs can be
found. Of interest is the alabaster, which is plentiful
along the west bank and miled not far from here. Also look
for the clay pots used by the locals for cooking, which are
more unusual.
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