El-Assasif, Luxor

Name: El-Assasif
Address: Luxor, Egypt

#43 among attractions in Luxor

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El-Assasif is a necropolis near Luxor on the West Bank at Thebes, Egypt, Upper Egypt. It is located in the dry bay that leads up to Deir el-Bahari and south of the necropolis of Dra' Abu el-Naga'. ()

Local name: العساسيف Coordinates: 25°44'3"N, 32°36'41"E

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El-Assasif – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.4 miNW
Reconstructed New Kingdom temple
Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, Luxor
11 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...
0.4 miS
Memorial temple to great warrior-king
Ramesseum, Luxor
12 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...
0.8 miSW
Ancient Egyptian workers' village
Deir el-Medina, Luxor
20 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...
0.4 miNW
Terraced ancient temple ruins
Deir el-Bahari, Luxor
10 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...
0.7 miNW
Pharaohs' tombs and burial chambers
Valley of the Kings, Luxor
19 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 miS
Huge ancient Egyptian sandstone statues
Colossi of Memnon, Luxor
25 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.
1.1 miE
Necropolis, Ruins
Mortuary Temple of Seti I, Luxor
28 min walk • The Mortuary Temple of Seti I, nestled in the ancient city of Luxor, Egypt, is a testament to the grandeur of the New Kingdom period of ancient Egyptian history. Located in the renowned necropolis of Thebes, this temple was constructed as a tribute to Pharaoh Seti I...
0.7 miE
Tomb
Dra' Abu el-Naga', Luxor
17 min walk • Dra' Abu el-Naga' is a significant archaeological site located on the west bank of the Nile in Luxor, Egypt. This ancient necropolis serves as the final resting place for many of Egypt's nobles and court officials from the New Kingdom period, particularly the 17th...
0.9 miS
Necropolis
Mortuary Temple of Amenhotep III, Luxor
24 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...
0.9 miS
City, , Archaeological site
Thebes, Luxor
25 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...
0.7 miNW
Ruins, Historical place
Tomb of Tutankhamun, Luxor
20 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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Nearby attractions include TT33 Tomb, Luxor (2 min walk), TT52, Luxor (4 min walk), TT39, Luxor (4 min walk), El-Khokha, Luxor (4 min walk).