Ranking among the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, and often referred to as the “world’s greatest open-air museum,” Luxor’s uniqueness stems from its unparalleled concentration of archeological sites. Ruins of Ancient Egypt like the Luxor Temple and the Karnak Temple Complex stand within the modern city, and just across the Nile River, a series of royal monuments, religious temples and sacred tombs endure the passage of time along the sharp-rising Theban Hills, offering a glimpse into the afterlife beliefs and regal venerations of a glorious pharaonic past.