Explore Luxor
@exploreluxor.bsky.social
The Ancient City
exploreluxor.org
exploreluxor.org
Reliefs show Alexander portrayed as the rightful Egyptian king, accompanied by various gods, in Luxor Temple.
November 19, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Reliefs show Alexander portrayed as the rightful Egyptian king, accompanied by various gods, in Luxor Temple.
For over three thousand years, his face has symbolized the soul of ancient Egypt. On November 1922, the world saw it for the first time—the moment Tutankhamun’s tomb was uncovered in the Valley of the Kings, forever changing the study of archaeology.
#exploreluxor
#exploreluxor
November 5, 2025 at 7:52 AM
For over three thousand years, his face has symbolized the soul of ancient Egypt. On November 1922, the world saw it for the first time—the moment Tutankhamun’s tomb was uncovered in the Valley of the Kings, forever changing the study of archaeology.
#exploreluxor
#exploreluxor
Some discoveries change history, and some change how we think about history. When Howard Carter opened a small hole in a sealed doorway in the Valley of the Kings in November 1922, he did both.
Read More: exploreluxor.org/king-tut-tom...
Read More: exploreluxor.org/king-tut-tom...
November 4, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Some discoveries change history, and some change how we think about history. When Howard Carter opened a small hole in a sealed doorway in the Valley of the Kings in November 1922, he did both.
Read More: exploreluxor.org/king-tut-tom...
Read More: exploreluxor.org/king-tut-tom...
After 20 years of work, vision, and endurance, the #grandegyptianmuseum has at last opened its monumental doors beside the Giza Plateau today, November 1, 2025.
A new era in Egyptology begins—where the pyramids gain not a rival, but a worthy and reverent heir.
A new era in Egyptology begins—where the pyramids gain not a rival, but a worthy and reverent heir.
November 1, 2025 at 7:34 PM
After 20 years of work, vision, and endurance, the #grandegyptianmuseum has at last opened its monumental doors beside the Giza Plateau today, November 1, 2025.
A new era in Egyptology begins—where the pyramids gain not a rival, but a worthy and reverent heir.
A new era in Egyptology begins—where the pyramids gain not a rival, but a worthy and reverent heir.
Great News Revitalisation of Historic Esna by Takween Integrated, Win Aga Khan Award for Architecture 2025
September 2, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Great News Revitalisation of Historic Esna by Takween Integrated, Win Aga Khan Award for Architecture 2025
August 9, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Mourners in Roy’s tomb
August 5, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Mourners in Roy’s tomb
Explore the craft traditions in Luxor, including alabaster carving, hand weaving, and pottery. Meet the artisans, join hands-on workshops, and learn how to buy these crafts ethically.
June 14, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Explore the craft traditions in Luxor, including alabaster carving, hand weaving, and pottery. Meet the artisans, join hands-on workshops, and learn how to buy these crafts ethically.
Luxor Art Gallery has showcased artwork by more than 75 artists both in the gallery and on its website. The gallery hosts numerous group and solo exhibitions, art workshops, field trips, music performances, and social gatherings.
June 10, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Luxor Art Gallery has showcased artwork by more than 75 artists both in the gallery and on its website. The gallery hosts numerous group and solo exhibitions, art workshops, field trips, music performances, and social gatherings.
A pectoral From King Tutankhamun Tomb
May 30, 2025 at 6:42 PM
A pectoral From King Tutankhamun Tomb
Temple of Luxor 1862, Francis Bedford
May 29, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Temple of Luxor 1862, Francis Bedford
Osiride Columns, the Ramesseum, Francis Bedford, 1862
May 28, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Osiride Columns, the Ramesseum, Francis Bedford, 1862
Tomb Of Sennefer - Tomb of the Vineyards
May 11, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Tomb Of Sennefer - Tomb of the Vineyards
Hathor’s gesture of offering the Menat necklace can be interpreted as a divine blessing for Seti I, particularly as he transitions to the afterlife.
The Menat, in this context, serves as a powerful tool for ensuring his protection and favor with the gods in the next life.
The Menat, in this context, serves as a powerful tool for ensuring his protection and favor with the gods in the next life.
May 1, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Hathor’s gesture of offering the Menat necklace can be interpreted as a divine blessing for Seti I, particularly as he transitions to the afterlife.
The Menat, in this context, serves as a powerful tool for ensuring his protection and favor with the gods in the next life.
The Menat, in this context, serves as a powerful tool for ensuring his protection and favor with the gods in the next life.
Tomb of Merneptah, Valley of Kings
April 30, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Tomb of Merneptah, Valley of Kings
The Temple of Amun at Karnak
April 29, 2025 at 4:43 PM
The Temple of Amun at Karnak
The Roman Frescoes and Imperial Cult Chamber in Luxor Temple
April 28, 2025 at 8:42 PM
The Roman Frescoes and Imperial Cult Chamber in Luxor Temple
The Sacred Lake in the Karnak Temple
April 19, 2025 at 4:08 PM
The Sacred Lake in the Karnak Temple
Columns in the Great Hypostyle Hall in the Temple of Amun-Re at the Karnak Temple
April 15, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Columns in the Great Hypostyle Hall in the Temple of Amun-Re at the Karnak Temple
Detail of a plastered and painted wooden box (for clothes) found in the tomb of King Tutankhamun.
April 11, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Detail of a plastered and painted wooden box (for clothes) found in the tomb of King Tutankhamun.
Relief of King Seti I
April 5, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Relief of King Seti I
Tomb of Ramesses IV
Chamber E
Names and epithets of the King with star pattern on the ceiling.
Chamber E
Names and epithets of the King with star pattern on the ceiling.
March 30, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Tomb of Ramesses IV
Chamber E
Names and epithets of the King with star pattern on the ceiling.
Chamber E
Names and epithets of the King with star pattern on the ceiling.