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Luxor

Explore the latest news and archaeological finds from the ancient seat of Egypt's pharaohs

Cruise ships are docked along the Nile in Luxor. The National

Two people dead as tourist boat sinks in Nile near Luxor

EgyptAugust 29, 2023

The Belgian royals' visit to the Tomb of Tutankhamun, Valley of the Kings, Egypt, 1923. Getty Images

Belgian royals in Egypt for centenary of queen's 1923 visit

EgyptMarch 16, 2023

An Egyptian archaeological mission unearths remains of ancient Roman city in Luxor. Credits: Supreme Council of Antiquities.

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Remains of ancient Roman city unearthed in Luxor

EgyptJanuary 24, 2023

A view of archaeologists working on the site of a newly-discovered tomb on the Nile's west bank in Egypt's southern city of Luxor. AFP.

Egypt unearths ancient tomb on Nile's west bank in Luxor

EgyptJanuary 14, 2023

Elizaveta Yukhnyova, a visitor from Russia, tours the renovated former home of British archaeologist Howard Carter in the Valley of the Kings in Luxor. AP

Howard Carter's home in Egypt reopens to tourists after renovation

EgyptNovember 06, 2022

Tourists stand by a model of the golden mask of King Tutankhamun, on the Avenue of Sphinxes in Luxor, on Friday. AP

Luxor marks centenary of discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb with little fanfare

EgyptNovember 05, 2022

The coins dating back to the Fatimid and Mameluke dynasties of Egypt, which were unearthed in the upper Egyptian city of Esna in 2022. Pictures: Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities

Archaeologists discover Islamic coin haul in upper Egypt

EgyptSeptember 12, 2022

Hot-air balloons prepare to take off at dawn on the west bank of the Nile in Luxor, Egypt. AP Photo

Luxor hot-air balloon rides halted after complaints from local airport

EgyptSeptember 08, 2022

Egyptian restoration workers on a scaffolding during a project to repair the severely damaged statue of Thutmose II located in Luxor's Karnak Temple.

Egypt completes restoration of Thutmose II's statue at Karnak Temple

MENAAugust 22, 2022

A hot-air balloon flies over the mortuary temple of Ramsis III at Medinet Habu on the west bank of the Nile River in Luxor. AP Photo

Luxor halts hot-air balloon rides after two tourists are injured

EgyptJuly 18, 2022

A team of Egyptologists pose for a photo in front of the newly re-erected obelisk of Hatshepsut at Luxor's Karnak Temple. The obelisk had been brought down by an earthquake in antiquity, leaving just over a third of the original obelisk intact.

Ancient obelisk re-erected in original location at Luxor's Karnak Temple

EgyptApril 10, 2022

The entrance to Villa Casdagli, Garden City in Cairo, 2010. Photo: Xenia Nikolskaya

Egypt's old colonial homes star in new architecture photobook

Arts & CultureFebruary 21, 2022

Social media users were quick to notice an obelisk missing from Luxor. It is in Paris. AFP

Luxor's Avenue of Sphinxes parade sparks debate over return of obelisk from France

EgyptNovember 30, 2021

Tourists visit the Karnak Temple complex, one of Egypt's main tourists attractions in Luxor, 700km south of Cairo. EPA

Hundreds of tourists explore Luxor's Avenue of Sphinxes after reopening

EgyptNovember 26, 2021

Lara Scandar and Mohamed Hamaki sing on stage in Luxor.

Mohamed Hamaki and Lara Scandar lead musical talent at Luxor Avenue of Sphinxes ceremony

EgyptNovember 25, 2021

Performers carry a palanquin during the official ceremony opening a 2700-metre-long sandstone-paved path lined with ram-headed statues and sphinxes dating over 3000-years-old connecting the Luxor Temple with the Karnak Temple. AFP

Egypt's Avenue of Sphinxes reopens in spectacular style

EgyptNovember 25, 2021

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