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Luxor
LUHK-saw
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A city in southern Egypt built on the site of the ancient city of Thebes, famous for its temples and tombs.
"Tourists flock to Luxor to see the Valley of the Kings and the Karnak Temple complex."
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Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA major Egyptian city famous for its ancient temples and tombs.
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Etymology
From Arabic al-Uqṣur, meaning roughly "the palaces" or "the fortifications."