Luxor, Egypt - World's Greatest Open Air Museum by the Nile
Luxor, Egypt - The city on the east bank of the Nile River that is rich with lots of historical tombs, museums, monuments, and temples that made it the world's greatest open air museum. Luxor is the place where the kings and queens of old Egypt were crowned.
Luxor, Egypt, is the city that tourists visit for two different reasons: first of all it is filled with lots of historical museums and temples which people get astonished by. Second, being placed by the Nile River give this city a different look and atmosphere, one that make people happy with the view which they might as well receive from their hotel rooms.
There are several things we have seen in this city, the one that is really considered an open air museum because every single direction one tends to look in, there is something to be spotted. The ruins of the temple complexes at Karnak and Luxor stand in the middle of the modern city, which was the site of the ancient Egyptian city of Thebes.
On the opposite side across the Nile River, there are the monuments, temples, and tombs of the west bank Necropolis, which include the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens. The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut is one of the most famous landmarks of Luxor that tourists from all over the world come to see.
The west bank of Luxor has always been the main area for cemeteries and mortuary temples, and this is a role that has not been changed till these days. Luxor Temple is one of the sites that is also considered different since this ancient Egyptian complex is a place where people get to walk in between those long pillars and just think about how the Pharaohs managed to build them; this place is where many of the kings of Egypt where crowned.
Among the different sites which one will have to visit in Luxor, Egypt, Karnak Temple is on the list and it is considered a vast open air museum and the second ancient religious in the world, making Luxor a place that stands on top due to the different ancient historical treasures that it carries.
Generally speaking, there are several things one should see in Luxor and which are divided between the west bank and the east bank. In the West Bank, there is the Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, Madinet Habu (memorial temple of Ramses III), the Ramseseum (memorial temple of Ramses II), Tombs of the Nobles, Deir Al-Bahri which is the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, Malkata (palace of Amenophis III) as well as Colossi of Memnon (memorial temple of Amenophis III).
On the other side, those attractions found on the east bank include Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple, Luxor Museum, and the Mummification Museum.
For those who plan to travel to Luxor, Egypt, they always include Aswan in this plan because they are next to one another and they could even book a room in a Nile Cruise that will take them through Luxor and Aswan and show them the historical landmarks during the trip by stopping at these spots and letting the tourists come down and enjoy the place - they could even book the whole thing with a tour guide.
Getting the chance to see the different monuments, temples, and museums is the number one reason behind heading to Luxor, Egypt, but some people plan to make this trip extraordinary with doing any of the activities which they might not get the chance to do anywhere else, such as riding the air balloon or else riding a horse carriage. In Aswan, make sure to go and enjoy the Nubian life if you have the time to, because the colors of the place will make you feel like you want to stay there forever.
Egypt is one of the countries that is stuffed with lots of historical places for the tourists to visit and come across but most of those who choose Egypt as their destination tend to start with Cairo, so if your trip is going to start there, you have to know that a train to Luxor will take about 12 hours and is considered very tiring, so you could better book a plane ticket. In addition to that, the weather in Egypt is usually hot in summer but when it comes to Luxor and Aswan, this hotness is doubled, so it is better to come in winter or the first days of spring.
This was our experience in Luxor, Egypt, so tell us how was yours if you have been there? Since we want our trips to Egypt to be different, we think that checking Al Fayoum ( or heading to Alexandria ( should be our next plans, or we could even surf the internet and search for the other cities or places in Egypt which are known with famous landmarks or activities which we might be able to visit.
At Connolly Cove channel, you will be able to receive several recommendations and suggestions for the places to visit in the countries you are planning to travel to. We are mainly focused on Ireland and Northern Ireland but lately we decided to expand to other countries that we even managed to reach Egypt eventually and see it differently, and here we are in Luxor this time.
EGYPT 335 - OPEN AIR MUSEUM *LUXOR TEMPLE* (by Egyptahotep)
Open Air Museum, *Luxor Temple*:
Going Outside of The Luxor Temple towards the East Side,(first Images) There Is An Small Open Air Museum,where we can see Many Pieces and Remains corresponding of Many Structures, of The Temple, and unearthed pieces,:ordered & classified and for classifying,and there is a pathway to walk among these pieces, throughout them.it is a worthwhile walk.
EGYPT: Karnak Temples - Luxor
The Karnak Temple Complex comprises a vast mix of decayed temples, chapels, pylons and other buildings near Luxor, in Egypt. It is believed to be the second most visited historical site in Egypt; only the Giza Pyramids near Cairo receive more visits.
It consists of four main parts, of which only the largest is currently open to the general public. The term Karnak often is understood as being the Precinct of Amun-Re only, because this is the only part most visitors see. The three other parts, the Precinct of Mut, the Precinct of Montu, and the dismantled Temple of Amenhotep IV, are closed to the public. There also are a few smaller temples and sanctuaries connecting the Precinct of Mut, the Precinct of Amun-Re, and the Luxor Temple.
The key difference between Karnak and most of the other temples and sites in Egypt is the length of time over which it was developed and used. Construction of temples started in the Middle Kingdom and continued into Ptolemaic times. Approximately thirty pharaohs contributed to the buildings, enabling it to reach a size, complexity, and diversity not seen elsewhere. Few of the individual features of Karnak are unique, but the size and number of features are overwhelming.
One famous aspect of Karnak is the Hypostyle Hall in the Precinct of Amun-Re that covers an area of 5,000 m2 (54,000 sq ft). The roof, now fallen, was supported by 134 columns in 16 rows; the 2 middle rows are higher than the others, being 10 metres (33 ft) in circumference and 24 metres (79 ft) high. The Precinct of Amun-Re is dedicated to the principal god of the Theban Triad, Amun, in the form of Amun-Re (or Amun-Ra).
The hall was begun by Seti I, and completed by his son Ramesses II. The north side of the hall is decorated in raised relief, and was Seti I's work. He began to decorate the southern side of the hall shortly before he died but this section was largely completed by his son, Ramesses II. A series of succeeding pharaohs added inscriptions to the walls and the columns in places their predecessors had left blank, including Ramesses III, Ramesses IV and Ramesses VI.
March 13, 2019
Impression of the original temple:
More videos of Luxor:
Explore Egypt Luxor Open Air Museum ~ Night Walk With Facts
Explore Luxor Open Air Museum ~ Night Walk With Facts
Explore Karnak Temple Walk at Night - Guided
Attractions in Egypt ~ Karnak Open Air Museum
1. We will start at the gate and we go inside to Explore with Karnak Egypt Facts
Enjoy...
Peace N Love, Poodlepaw, Poodle Paw
#Egypt #History #PoodlePaw @JelloTeemo
Karnak Temple, Luxor, Egypt / Karnak, Luksor, Egipt
The Karnak Temple Complex, commonly known as Karnak, comprises a vast mix of decayed temples, chapels, pylons, and other buildings. The Karnak complex gives its name to the nearby, and partly surrounded, modern village of el-Karnak, 2.5 km north of Luxor. The complex is a vast open-air museum and the largest ancient religious site in the world. It is believed to be the second most visited historical site in Egypt; only the Giza Pyramids near Cairo receive more visits.
Karnak - zespół świątynny nazwany od miejscowości el-Karnak, położony jest 2.5km na północ od Luksoru, Egipt. Kompleks funkcjonuje jako muzeum i jest największym starożytnym miejscem kultu religijnego na świecie. Uważa się, że jest drugim najczęściej odwiedzanym zabytkiem w Egipcie; tylko piramidy w Giza koło Kairu odwiedzane są częsciej.
Karnak Temple | Luxor, Egypt
The Karnak Temple and the Open Air Museum second only to the Great Pyramids of Giza as the most visited sites in Egypt. This is as close to time travel as it gets. The beautiful structures, statues and pillars are awe-inspiring and make the imagination go wild. Put this on your bucket list for 2020!
Luxor Egypt Karnak And Luxor Temple 2018
Luxor is a city on the east bank of the Nile River in southern Egypt. Day 1 Visited The Karnak Temple Complex and Luxor Temple
[4K] Temple of Karnak, Valley of the Kings and Boat Ride on the Nile River - Luxor, Egypt
Karnak Temple, Luxor, Egypt
Karnak Temple Tour - EPIC - What to do in Luxor Egypt
Karnak Temple Tour - EPIC - What to do in Luxor Egypt
Check out another amazing Egyptian Temple:
Here is our Karnak Temple Tour which was EPIC. It's part of our What to do in Luxor Egypt series of videos and Vlog 2019. This is all part of our visit to Egypt, Luxor, the valley of the kings exploring if egypt is safe. As a travel couple on youtube we want to bring you the best information for your trips.
We are affiliates for DJI, check out there amazing new Action Camera Here:
Watch our most recent videos here:
-----------------Social Media-----------------
Instagram @DOUGandNIKIinsta
Twitter @DOUGandNIKI
Facebook WHEREareTHEYnow
#DOUGandNIKI #WHEREareTHEYnow #Egypt
EGYPT / EGYPTE 4K - Luxor / Louxor / الأقصر
EGYPT 4K / EGYPTE Ultra HD
Chapter 4 of 5
Luxor Temple, Sound and light Karnak, Valley of the Kings, Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temple Complex.
Temple d'Amon (Louxor), sons et lumières Karnak, Vallée des rois, Temple de la reine Hatshepsout, Colosse de Memnon
EGYPT 637 - LUXOR TEMPLE III - (by Egyptahotep)
Another Visit To The Temple of Luxor,Showing more images of This Splendid & Magnificent Temple.
in this case besides i added images of the Open Air Museum Located at The East Side of The temple.
Karnak : Temple of the Gods (Luxor, Egypt)
The Karnak Temple Complex (known as Karnak) comprises a vast mix of decayed temples, chapels, pylons, and other buildings near Luxor, in Egypt. Construction at The Karnak Temple Complex began during the reign of Senusret I in the Middle Kingdom and continued into the Ptolemaic period, although most of the extant buildings date from the New Kingdom. The area around Karnak was the ancient Egyptian and the main place of worship of the eighteenth dynasty Theban Triad with the god Amun as its head. It is part of the monumental city of Thebes. The Karnak temple complex gives its name to the nearby, and partly surrounded, modern village of El Karnak, 2.5 kilometres (1.6 miles) north of Luxor.
See also : _________________
Visit Luxor in Hot Air Balloon
►
Inside the Great Pyramid of Giza
►
Temple of Hatshepsut - Luxor
►
►► Subscribe Now !
Credits : _________________
“Belief” by Silent Partner
“Desert Caravan” by Aaron Kenny
Video link : ____________
Karnak : Temple of the Gods (Luxor, Egypt) :
#Karnak #Luxor #Ancient_Egypt
EGYPT 763 - OPEN AIR MUSEUM KARNAK III - (by Egyptahotep)
Open Air Museum (KARNAK) III:
Third video of this fantastic museum located in the northwest corner of the of Amun-Re,enclosure in Karnak complex,
the Open Air Museum contains reconstructions of structures that were dismantled and buried or hidden inside pylons (as Filling) in the complex.also sculptures and structures that were found in several places were reconstructed & placed here.
EGYPT 331 - LUXOR MUSEUM III - (by Egyptahotep)
LUXOR MUSEUM (Third Part):
The Luxor Museum is located on the East Bank of the River Nile in the city of Luxor, between Karnak Temple in the North and Luxor Temple in the South. The facade of the Luxor museum was designed to face the Nile
This museum was opened for public in 1975.
The museum has a garden that contains a number of interesting displays combining a big open air museum. There are many sculptures from the new kingdom located in the garden of the Luxor Museum.
inside we can see magnificent objects,sculptures, coffins, mummies etc.
in this video you can see; more images of the Gardens, and main hall, and images of Sobek stelle,amulets, scupture of amehotep (son of Hapu), sculpture of inuet, and two other face sculptures of akhenaten,a war Amenhotep II stelle, sculpture of Ramesses III,and the two royal mummies of the museum, Ahmose I and Ramesses I.
EGYPT 333 - OPEN AIR MUSEUM *KARNAK* I (by Egyptahotep)
KARNAK Open Air Museum:,
this open air Museum is located in the northwest corner of the of Amun-Re,enclosure in Karnak complex,
KARNAK OPEN AIR MUSEUM I:
the Open Air Museum contains reconstructions of structures that were dismantled and buried or hidden inside pylons (as Filling) in the complex.also sculptures and structures that were found in several places.
Being the main of them the red chapel of Hatshepsut, the White Chapel of Senusret I etc
In this video you can see Amenhotep II chapel,Netery Menu of Hatshepsut,beautiful Sekhmet statues,fragments of the famous Senusret III Lintel (found in Nag El Madamud),The white Chapel of Senusret I, The Red Chapel of Hatshepsut,Amenhotep I's Alabaster Chapel, and finally, the Thutmose IV chapel & Temple
EGYPT : Luxor - Open air musem
In the Egyptian faith the eastern bank of the Nile was the land of the living where both the pharaohs and ordinary people lived. This is where life in ancient #Egypt unfolded. The western bank, on the other hand, was the realm of the dead, where the pharaohs who buried their graves were buried to make the journey to later life.
In the Valley of the Kings there are the tombs of the pharaohs from the 18th, 19th and 20th dynasties, covering over 500 years of the kingdom's reign.
So far, 63 tombs (called KV 1… KV 63) have been discovered in the valley, of which 26 belong to the pharaohs.
But the beauty of #Luxor was not just in the Valley of the Kings and that any beautiful destination is worth more than seen! So let's discover it together ???? ( #Karnak Temple , Hatsepsut Temple and many more )
Don't forget to subscribe, like and share if you liked our video!!!
___________________________________________________
Follow us on :
Instagram
Facebook facebook.com/randomtravellers
___________________________________________________
My Gear :
Canon M50
Rode Mic
Dji Spark
___________________________________________________
Music by Epidemic Sound
Luxor, Egypt - world's greatest open-air museum
There are slides of Karnak temple, Medinet Habu, Luxor temple, Ramesseum, Precinct of Amun-Re, Theban Necropolis, Hatshepsut Temple, Needle Monument, Pillars of Great Hypostyle Hall, Winter Palace Hotel, etc.
Luxor is a city in Upper (southern) Egypt and the capital of Luxor Governorate. As the site of the Ancient Egyptian city of Thebes, Luxor has frequently been characterized as the world's greatest open-air museum, as the ruins of the temple complexes at Karnak and Luxor stand within the modern city. Immediately opposite, across the River Nile, lie the monuments, temples and tombs of the West Bank Necropolis, which includes the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens. Thousands of tourists from all around the world arrive annually to visit these monuments, contributing greatly to the economy of the modern city.
Luxor was the ancient city of Thebes, the great capital of (Upper) Egypt during the New Kingdom, and the glorious city of Amun, later to become the god Amun-Ra. The city was regarded in the Ancient Egyptian texts as w3s.t, which meant city of the sceptre and also as t3 ip3t and then, in a later period, the Greeks called it Thebai and the Romans after them Thebae. Thebes was also known as the city of the 100 gates, sometimes being called southern Heliopolis ('Iunu-shemaa' in Ancient Egyptian), to distinguish it from the city of Iunu or Heliopolis, the main place of worship for the god Re in the north. It was also often referred to as niw.t, which simply means city, and was one of only three cities in Egypt for which this noun was used; it was also called niw.t rst, southern city, as the southernmost of them.
EGYPT - Karnak Temple Complex at Luxor (Part 3)
Here is a bit of one of the hypostyle halls at the Karnak complex. The pillars are just massive and unlike anything I have seen at the other sites. I really couldn't do this temple justice in the limited time I was there. If you visit, plan to spend an entire day here and arrive at the crack of dawn if possible. This complex is full of all sorts of mind-boggling wonders. Footage recorded on June 12, 2012.
Karnak Temple - Luxor, Egypt
A lot of the inscriptions at Karnak have to do with the reign of Ramesses III. An inscripted wall and the court of his temple are shown.
Google Earth
Images by-
Music - Grass by Silent Partner