El Qurn, Luxor

Name: El Qurn
Address: Luxor, Egypt

#54 among attractions in Luxor

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El Qorn, is the highest point in the Theban Hills, located on the western bank of the Nile, opposite Thebes, modern Luxor. Its ancient name was Ta Dehent, or "the peak." It has an almost pyramidal shape when viewed from the entrance to the Valley of the Kings, and it is for this reason that some Egyptologists believe the valley was chosen as the location of a royal necropolis. ()

Local name: القرن Coordinates: 25°44'11"N, 32°35'46"E

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El Qurn – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Medinet Habu, Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, Ramesseum, Deir el-Medina.

1.2 miS
Ancient temple and tomb of Ramesses III
Medinet Habu, Luxor
31 min walk • Medinet Habu, standing proudly in the ancient city of Luxor, Egypt, is a monumental complex that captures the grandeur of the New Kingdom pharaohs. This mortuary temple, dedicated to Ramesses III, is one of the most significant architectural achievements in the Theban...
0.7 miE
Reconstructed New Kingdom temple
Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, Luxor
17 min walk • Nestled against the backdrop of the Theban hills on the west bank of the Nile, the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut in Luxor, Egypt, stands as an architectural marvel of the ancient world. Built in the 15th century BCE, this necropolis is dedicated to one of the most...
1.1 miSE
Memorial temple to great warrior-king
Ramesseum, Luxor
27 min walk • Nestled in the ancient city of Luxor, the Ramesseum stands as an eloquent testament to Egypt's grandeur during the New Kingdom period. This mortuary temple, dedicated to Pharaoh Ramesses II, is not only a museum of monumental architecture but also a gateway to the...
0.6 miSE
Ancient Egyptian workers' village
Deir el-Medina, Luxor
17 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Luxor, Egypt, Deir el-Medina is an ancient necropolis that offers a unique glimpse into the lives of the workers who built the tombs in the Valley of the Kings. This remarkable site, often overlooked in favor of its more grandiose neighbors...
0.6 miS
Ancient royal tombs and excavation site
Valley of the Queens, Luxor
16 min walk • Nestled in the rugged terrain of Luxor, Egypt, the Valley of the Queens is an ancient burial site where the wives of Pharaohs were laid to rest in elaborate tombs. Revered for its historical significance, this valley is a testament to the grandeur of past civilizations...
0.6 miE
Terraced ancient temple ruins
Deir el-Bahari, Luxor
17 min walk • Deir el-Bahari, nestled in the city of Luxor, Egypt, is an ancient architectural marvel that serves as a testament to the grandeur of the New Kingdom period of ancient Egyptian history. This mortuary temple complex, part of the Theban Necropolis, is perched on the west...
0.4 miNE
Pharaohs' tombs and burial chambers
Valley of the Kings, Luxor
12 min walk • Nestled in the rocky cliffs on the west bank of the Nile in Luxor, Egypt, the Valley of the Kings stands as an eternal testament to the grandeur of the ancient pharaohs. This ancient burial ground, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was the final resting place for the kings...
1.4 miSE
Huge ancient Egyptian sandstone statues
Colossi of Memnon, Luxor
37 min walk • The Colossi of Memnon stand as ancient sentinels on the west bank of the Nile in Luxor, Egypt. These massive stone statues, each rising about 18 meters (60 feet) high, have been guarding the mortuary temple of Pharaoh Amenhotep III for more than 3,400 years.
1.3 miSE
Necropolis
Mortuary Temple of Amenhotep III, Luxor
34 min walk • The Mortuary Temple of Amenhotep III, nestled in the ancient city of Luxor, is a testament to the grandeur of Egypt's New Kingdom. Situated on the west bank of the Nile, within the Theban Necropolis, this monumental site was once a place of worship and remembrance for...
1.4 miSE
City, , Archaeological site
Thebes, Luxor
36 min walk • Thebes, an ancient city located in the modern city of Luxor in Egypt, stands as a testament to the grandeur of the ancient Egyptian civilization. This archaeological site, once the flourishing capital of the Pharaonic empire, is known for its monumental architecture...
0.4 miNE
Ruins, Historical place
Tomb of Tutankhamun, Luxor
12 min walk • The Tomb of Tutankhamun, situated in the Valley of the Kings in the ancient city of Luxor, Egypt, is one of the most renowned archaeological sites in the world. This ancient burial place of the young Pharaoh Tutankhamun, who ruled Egypt more than 3,000 years ago, was...

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Which popular attractions are close to El Qurn?

Nearby attractions include TT9 Tomb, Luxor (9 min walk), Theban Necropolis, Luxor (9 min walk), Valley of the Kings, Luxor (12 min walk), Tomb of Tutankhamun, Luxor (12 min walk).