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Avenue of Sphinxes, Luxor

4.6
#7 of 29 in Historic Sites in Luxor
Historic Walking Area · Ruin
An ancient pathway lined with statues of the mythical beast, Avenue of Sphinxes connects the temples of Luxor and Karnak. The 2.7 km (1.7 mi) road was once flanked by around 1,350 sphinxes, with the body of a lion and the head of a man. During the annual Opet festival, worshipers would parade figures of the god Amun and his wife Mut down the avenue, celebrating their union. Ongoing excavations at the archaeological site continue to unearth the sphinxes, with some now rebuilt at each end, leading up to the two temples. To visit Avenue of Sphinxes on your holiday in Luxor, and find out what else Luxor has to offer, use our Luxor.
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  • By 440ah440
    This avenue is still being excavated so expect even more major developments. Best to see at night from the temple side  more »
  • By Mickel-1098
    Oh my god.really its very very cleaver old Egyptian peaple who build this sphanx.im sure i will visit again and again  more »
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  • By Dr. Mahmoud El-Masry
    This is one of the most amazing and biggest temples in Egypt! with with a great entrance, great architecture. This is the simplest description of this pharaonic architectural masterpiece. These photos will take you on a short, brief journey inside the temple from the entrance to the exit.. Note: Follow the rest of the temple sites and you will complete the story.
  • By Siddhesh Mangela
    An avenue padded by Sphinx and Ram sautes from both sides. Actual avenue is closed for entry but you can see the edges of it from Karnak and Luxor temple. Its a long path which connects both Karnak and Luxor temples together.
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