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This museum was established in 1975 a regional museum presents some moving discovered the region during the fossil prospecting effects. This museum was built in a unique architectural using the latest methods of presentation Museum Inventory, which highlights the aesthetic side effects before using patches lights. Has a wing devoted to the presentation of the effects of cache Luxor Temple that was disclosed in January 22, 1989
Built in the Temple of Luxor no fewer than six churches remained effects of buildings and furniture one of the oldest churches in the east of the models Albarileka those constructed in the northeast corner of the courtyard of the Temple of Luxor first, which was built above a mosque Abe pilgrims in the Middle Ages.
The over Temple on the churches in 640 m Islam came to Egypt in the course of digging through the Sphinx edifice north of the Temple of Luxor, I found a group of beautiful pottery Mamluk within the cache is now stored in the Luxor Museum has encouraged the creation of the Museum of Luxor.
Contains: the effects of the era of old and modern Persian and Roman conquest of Egypt and the Christian era and the Islamic conquest of Egypt in addition to Momciawat one of the leaders of the Pharaohs and tools Taxidermy and other effects. Address: Nile Kornish or konish el-nil ,East bank
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biban-el-muluk (c) ukirsari by ukirsariLeave a Comment Address: luxor main street, luxorDirections: not so far from karnak temple
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 A pharaonic statue
outside the museum by Tijavi
Easily, the star attractions are the mummies of pharaohs Ahmose, founder of the New Kingdom, and of Ramses I. Bathed in soft lighting within darkened interiors, the mummies in their glass niches project an eerie but mysterious aura. Looking at Ramses I's mummy (have a pen light ready), one could still see his short, curly hair covering portions of his head. It's amazing to think this pharaoh pre-dates Jesus by nearly 1,300 years! Incredible.
The other interesting exhibits include the section on Egyptian military technology which should make every military enthusiat's mouth water. I've always been fascinated by chariots and seeing a real one (Tutankhamun's hunting chariot) made my day.
At first, I thought the fee of EGP 70 - more expensive than Egyptian Museum's EGP 50 - was too steep an entrance fee. Overall, it was worth it. I've learned so much from Luxor Museum than from the Egyptian Museum. Before proceeding to the main gallery, stop by the mini-theater at the entrance for a brief presentation on Thebes - it's a bit cheesy but it brings you into the right mood for what could lies ahead - a peek into the glory of ancient Egypt.
During summer, the museum is open from 9am-1pm and from 4pm-10pm. Photos not allowed inside. Leave a Comment Address: Corniche el-Nil, East BankDirections: It's a pleasant 10-minute walk on the Corniche from Luxor Temple
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Unlike the ruins, I only took a dozen or so pictures here, preferringn insted to simply marvel at the exhibits and talk to friends. However, here are some more exhibits of interest. The museum appears to be adding or changing its exhibits, so your visit can find even better gems than these. One of the best displays of antiquities in Egypt is located at the Luxor Museum, which opened in 1975. Housed within a modern building, the collection is limited in the number of items, but they are beautifully displayed in the otherwise dimly lit surroundings. Leave a Comment
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 The Museum entrance by draguza
Once inside the main museum area, two of the first items that catch one's attention are an enormous red granite head of Amenhotep III and the cow-goddess head from the tomb of Tutankhamun.
Spaced out around the ground floor are masterpieces of sculpture including a calcite double statue of the crocodile god Sobek and the 18th Dynasty pharaoh Amenhotep III Address: Luxor main street
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Luxor museum is located about 1km from Luxor temple, along the Nile and is one of the finest in Egypt. It contains many of the finds during the digs carried out in the Thebes area. In 1990 a large underground area was added where you can see statues that were found in 1989 in the cachette of Luxor temple. This photo is a statue of Amenophis III with the god Sobek, and was discovered in 1967 at the bottom of a canal, near a village on the west bank. Entrance fee is 55 LE (5.50 GBP) and the museum is open until 9pm. Leave a Comment Address: Centre of Luxor, along the Nile
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This Museum is a gem. It's not particularly large but it's very well presented and the artefacts are clearly labelled in a very interesting way ( unlike the labelling at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo).
Nor was it crowded out with tourists.
It was great to see the Egyptian school kids wandering around flitting from one exhibit to the next and chattering eagerly.
Pity I don't have a photo of the exterior. There is a book shop attached to the Museum where you can purchase guides. I don't think photography is allowed inside.
There's a video show to watch first and then you are free to look at the exhibits which will probably take between one and two hours.
Enjoy it.
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 Canopic jars by egonwegh
Among other items you'll see these canopic jars. Remember: no flash allowed (December 2005: Malena - "MalenaN" - tells me: no photographs allowed at all ...!) Leave a Comment
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 Tutankhamen's Chariot by geordiebutcherLeave a Comment Address: The Cornish Luxor
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