On a trip to Egypt, I found that Luxor, once the ancient capital of Thebes, held more fascinating ancient ruins, burial sites, and temples than Giza.
After the balloon ride, it was time to head to the West Bank of the Nile. The ancient city of Thebes was divided in half by the river. The east side, where the sun rises, was where people lived. The west side, where the sun sets, was where people buried their dead.Our first sight was the Valley of the Queens. Built into a gorge, the site was once a burial site for queens and royal children. There are more than 90 tombs cut into the valley.
There are 63 royal tombs, but only 18 are open each day to the public. A ticket, which runs about $8, gets you access to three tombs. That ticket doesn't include access to the most famous tomb, that of Tutankhamun, but my guide told me that while King Tut's tomb is famous because of how it was discovered, it's not particularly special inside. He recommended we start with Ramesses III.Taking photos inside the tombs is a major no-no unless you pay for an extra ticket that costs $17.
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