Luxor Temple
Attraction
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Complex constructed mainly under Amenhotep III & Ramesses II, added to by Tutankhamun & others.
Luxor City, Luxor, Luxor Governorate 1362501, Egypt
Did You Know?
2,700
Avenue of Sphinxes
The Avenue of Sphinxes, a path lined with human-headed sphinxes, stretched for 2,700 meters between Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple.
6
Barque Shrines
Six barque shrines, serving as way stations for the gods' barques during festival processions, were located along the Avenue of Sphinxes.
Feast of Opet
Significant Ceremony
The Avenue of Sphinxes was used for ceremonies like the Feast of Opet, a significant religious festival.
Kamare
Station Purpose
Each station along the Avenue of Sphinxes had a specific purpose, like the fourth station, Kamare, which cooled the oar of Amun.