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Review & FAQ:
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What is the Luxor Museum?
- The Luxor Museum, located on the banks of the Nile in the city of Luxor, is an archaeological museum that displays mostly items from ancient Thebes.
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What can visitors see at the Luxor Museum?
- Statues, pharaonic art, and two royal mummies, including one that is believed to be the mummy of Ramses I, can be found within the museum’s walls.
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What historical periods are represented in the museum?
- Admirers of Egyptian history and art will find no shortage of pieces to admire in Luxor’s collection, from both the Old Kingdom and the New Kingdom in Thebes.
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What is unique about the statue collection at the Luxor Museum?
- There is even an entire section of the museum devoted to the statues that were discovered under the floor of a temple in 1989.
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When is the Luxor Museum open?
- The museum opens daily at 9:00 AM, with closing hours that vary depending upon the season.
Luxor Museum, Kornish Al Nile, Luxor City, Luxor, Luxor Governorate, Egypt, Phone: +2-09-52-37-05-69
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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