Luxor Temple at dusk
The Luxor Temple Complex is located on the east bank of the Nile River and was constructed approximately 1400 BCE.
Unlike the other temples in Thebes, Luxor temple is not dedicated to a cult god or a deified version of the pharaoh in death. Instead, it is dedicated to the rejuvenation of kingship. It was built during the New Kingdom and dedicated to the Theban Triad which consisted of Amun, his consort Mut, and their son Khonsu.
Luxor, Egypt #1088
11 April 2024
Luxor Temple at dusk
The Luxor Temple Complex is located on the east bank of the Nile River and was constructed approximately 1400 BCE.
Unlike the other temples in Thebes, Luxor temple is not dedicated to a cult god or a deified version of the pharaoh in death. Instead, it is dedicated to the rejuvenation of kingship. It was built during the New Kingdom and dedicated to the Theban Triad which consisted of Amun, his consort Mut, and their son Khonsu.
Luxor, Egypt #1088
11 April 2024