Monuments At The West Bank Of Luxor

If you are interested in exploring Egyptian history

, you should not miss out on visiting the city of Luxor. The city is home to some of the some of the most popular historic sites in the country. Therefore, hundreds and thousands of history lovers are planning holidays to Luxor. Visit the West Bank area to take a closer look at magnificent historical monuments. One of the most popular monuments in Luxor is The Colossi of Memnon.

Colossi of Memnon is among the most popular landmarks on the Luxors West Bank. The monument consists of two gigantic statues. These ruined statues are about 17 meters high. Both of these statues are cut out from gigantic granite blocks. One of these statues is located at the entrance of the Mortuary Temple of Amenhotep III. There are is a legend related to the name of the monument. According to experts, a part of the northern colossus was damaged during 27 BC earthquake. After the earthquake, the statue started producing strange musical sound during sunrise. Greek and Roman tourists gave it the name of Memnon because of this phenomenon. Then whole western Thebes is also known as Memnonia.

Another monument that must be visited while enjoying cheap Luxor holidays is Deir el-Medina Workmens Village. Deir el-Medina is an Arabic word which literally means Monastery of the Town. During ancient times, this village was known as Set Maat or the Palace of Truth. Bricks that were used to build the original enclosure have a stamp of Tuthmose I. Experts are still working on the ruins to find the information of the earliest settlement. Remains of the village belong to Dynasties XVIII, XIX and XX. According to experts, the remains have yielded important information related to the inhabitants, their relationships, lifestyle and families. Kom el-Abt is another site that should be there on the list of your holidays in Luxor.

This monumental site is strategically located in the south of the Temple of Rameses III. Kom el-Abt is home to number of monuments thats why it is essential to add to the list of your cheap holidays to Luxor. While walking around, you would come across 45mX40m rectangular platform with height of 3.75 meters. In the northwest of the platform, you would come across a row of tree-pits. While exploring the ruined houses, you would several elements that belong to Amenhotep III and Amarna-style villas at Akhetaten.

by: Shubhra Joshi

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