- Thebes, known today as Luxor, was the capital and spiritual centre of Upper Egypt. It was also known as Waset.
- The capital and spiritual centre of Lower Egypt was Heliopolis.
History of Roman Legions
- Legio III Cyrenaica
- A Vexillatio was based here between 30 BCE-c.35 CE (although this is uncertain, and was possibly based elsewhere).
- Legio III Diocletiana
- A vexillatio was mentioned in the Notitia Dignitatum (c. 400 CE)
Ancient Monuments
- Karnak
- Temple of Amun
- To the north of Luxor.
- Valley of the Kings
- The Colossi of Memnon
- These are two giant statues of Amenhotep III (1386-1349 BCE), which stand before his now lost Mortuary Temple.
- Tutankhamun's Tomb
- On the opposite bank of the Nile to Luxor.
- Valley of the Queens
- On the opposite bank of the Nile to Luxor.
Museums
- Luxor Museum
- It is located on the east bank of the Nile at Kornish Al Nile, Luxor City.
- The museum holds the Grave Goods from Tutankhamun's Tomb and various other Statues and Mummies.
- Mummification Museum
- Located at on the east bank of the Nile at Kornish Al Nile, Luxor City.
- The museum is dedicated to the Ancient Egyptian Art of Mummification.
- The collection includes embalming materials and fluids, tools, canopic jars, amulets and mummies of humans and animals.
Thebes (Luxor)