Egypt’s Tourist Attractions: An Illustrated Guide: Part 2: The West Bank of Luxor

This book aims to help you better understand the rich history and impressive culture of ancient Egypt. Through detailed explanations of the scenes and images on temple walls and in tombs, supported by striking color pictures, you will gain a vivid insight into ancient Egyptian civilization. It is a valuable resource for tourists, tour guides, and students. The following chapters describe the most famous sites on the West Bank of Luxor. You will find detailed descriptions of the following places: - The Valley of the Kings- The Temple of Hatshepsut (Deir el-Bahari)- The Two Statues of Amenhotep III (the Colossi of Memnon)- Habu Temple (Medinet Habu)- The Ramesseum- The Workers' Village (Deir el-Medina)- The Valley of the Queens- The Tombs of the Nobles- The Tombs in the Al-Asasif area- The Tombs in the El-Chocha areaThese sites tell the story of one of the oldest civilizations in the world in a powerful way. There are more tombs on the West Bank of Luxor that, at the time of publication, are either closed for restoration or have not yet been discovered. It is hoped that this book will not only be a companion on your travels, but will also deepen your knowledge of ancient Egypt and spark your interest in this fascinating culture.