Luxor Temple

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Largely built by Amenhotep III (1390-1352 BC) and Ramses II, the longest reigning pharaoh, (1279-1213 BC). It is connected to Karnak by the 3km avenue of the Sphinx. The temple sits close to the Nile and surrounded by the current city of Luxor.

Tutenkhamun and his wife
Abu Haggag mosque, still in use, sits within the temple. Built in 640 AD on the same site used as a Coptic church for the previous 250 years
The second obelisk is in the Place de la Concorde

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