Temple · Luxor, Egypt
Luxor Temple
The Luxor Temple (Arabic: معبد الأقصر) is a large Ancient Egyptian temple complex located on the east bank of the Nile River in the city of Luxor (ancient Thebes). Built c. 1401 BC.
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Landmark facts
| Location | Luxor, Egypt |
|---|---|
| Type | Temple |
| Built | c. 1401 BC |
| Elevation | Elevation: 77 m |
| Coordinates | 25.7000° N, 32.6392° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Luxor Temple is known for
The Luxor Temple (Arabic: معبد الأقصر) is a large Ancient Egyptian temple complex located on the east bank of the Nile River in the city of Luxor (ancient Thebes).
About Luxor Temple
The Luxor Temple (Arabic: معبد الأقصر) is a large Ancient Egyptian temple complex located on the east bank of the Nile River in the city of Luxor (ancient Thebes) and was constructed around 1400 BC. In Egyptian it was known as ipet resyt, "the southern sanctuary". It was one of the two primary temples on the east bank, the other being Karnak.
History
The Luxor Temple was built with sandstone from the Gebel el-Silsila area, which is located in South-Western Egypt. This sandstone is referred to as Nubian sandstone. It was used for the construction of monuments in Upper Egypt as well as in the course of past and current restoration works.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Luxor |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Luxor International Airport (LXR) |
| Distance from the airport | 4.1 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
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- Luxor International Airport (LXR) · Luxor, Egypt · 4.6 miles away
- Suhaj International Airport (HMB) · Suhaj, Egypt · 71.2 miles away
- Aswan International Airport (ASW) · Aswan, Egypt · 120.7 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Luxor Temple?
The Luxor Temple (Arabic: معبد الأقصر) is a large Ancient Egyptian temple complex located on the east bank of the Nile River in the city of Luxor (ancient Thebes).
Where is Luxor Temple located?
Luxor Temple is in Luxor, Egypt. Its coordinates are 25.7000° N, 32.6392° E.
How do I get to Luxor Temple?
The nearest town is Luxor, and the nearest airport is Luxor International Airport (LXR), about 4.1 miles away (straight line).
When was Luxor Temple built?
Luxor Temple was built c. 1401 BC.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luxor_Temple — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q319841 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.