The West Bank of Luxor is one of the most important archaeological sites in the World. It’s approximately nine square kilometers encompass the Famous Valley of the Kings, the breathtaking tomb of Queen Nefertari at Valley of the Queens, Temples of ancient Egyptian Pharaohs and the most striking of them the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Habu Temple and huge number of Nobel Tombs and more. In this article, you will find everything you need to know about the West Bank, with updated pricing for 2021. Interesting Facts About The West Bank Of Luxor The Nile River split Luxor city into two parts, the East Bank and the West Bank. The ancient Egyptian saw the sun sets at the west, that’s way they buried their dead generally at the West Bank of the Nile and they call the West Bank, the city of the dead. The West Bank of Luxor is a world away from the noise and bustle of Luxor town on the east bank. After you cross the River Nile, you are immediately in lush countryside, with bright-green sugarcane fields along irrigation canals and clusters of colorful houses, all against the background of the desert and the Theban hills. Coming towards the end of the cultivated land, you start to notice magnificent memorial temples were built on the flood plains, were the pharaoh's cult could be perpetuated by the devotions of his priests and subjects, while his body and worldly wealth, and bodies of his wives and children, buried in hidden tombs in the hills. The East Bank is the location of Luxor town, the Luxor Temple, the Temple of Karnak, The Museum, Luxor International Airport, trains, Bus to Hurhgada, hotels, restaurants. It is where most of the people live and work. Best Things To Do On The West
The West Bank of Luxor is one of the most important archaeological sites in the World. It’s approximately nine square kilometers encompass the Famous Valley of the Kings, the breathtaking tomb of Queen Nefertari at Valley of the Queens, Temples of ancient Egyptian Pharaohs and the most striking of them the Mortuary Temple of Queen