East and West Bank of Luxor

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About the Site

Luxor is divided by the Nile. The east bank, where the sun rises, was the city of the living, with the great temples of Karnak and Luxor. The west bank, where the sun sets, was the city of the dead, with royal tombs and memorial temples.

Today the east bank has the hotels, restaurants and the Corniche; the west bank is greener and quieter, with villages, fields and guesthouses near the tombs.

Visiting tips

Plan one day for each bank and cross by the local ferry or a felucca.

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