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Habu City | The most underrated attraction in Luxor

| The most underrated attraction in Luxor.📍Habu City is definitely the most underrated attraction in Luxor. Compared to the Karnak Temple and the Valley of the Kings, this place is rarely visited by tourists, but the colorful murals are very well preserved, and coming here is definitely a win. ⏰Opening hours: 6:00-17:00, visiting time: 1.5-2 hours 🎫Ticket 📍The place to buy tickets for Habu City (Antiquities Inspectorate Ticket Office) is quite far from the attraction (Habou city), so make sure to have the driver take you to the ticket office first, and then go to the entrance of the attraction after purchasing tickets. 📍Ticket price: 200 Egyptian pounds, card payment only, an additional 50 Egyptian pounds can be paid in cash. 🛕Habu City 📍Habu City is the mortuary temple of the great Pharaoh Ramses III, who was the last powerful ruler of the New Kingdom of ancient Egypt, and it was the last major construction project of the Pharaoh's reign. 📍Ramses III was renowned for his military achievements, repelling foreign tribes multiple times, but the wars also drained the finances, leading to the gradual decline of ancient Egypt. 📍The first gate of Habu City is the unique Libyan-style Migdol gate, which stands tall for easy observation and communication. 📍The second gate is the thick and majestic traditional Egyptian pylon gate, with reliefs on it depicting Ramses III's conquests and the offering of captives to Amun. 📍The columned hall of Habu City has been destroyed in an earthquake, and now only the huge column bases remain. However, the first and second courtyards still retain various Pharaoh statues, relief paintings, and even today, the splendor of ancient Egypt can still be glimpsed. 📍Since many tour groups do not visit Habu City, there are very few tourists here, making it an excellent place for both sightseeing and photography.
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Posted: Apr 7, 2024
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