Luxor
a town in S (Upper) Egypt, on the Nile: ruins of ancient Thebes.
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The archaeologists dubbed the site "the lost golden city of Luxor," and they believe it may have been devoted to manufacturing decorative artifacts, furniture, and pottery, among other items.
Archaeologists find “lost golden city” buried under sand for 3,400 years | Jennifer Ouellette | April 12, 2021 | Ars TechnicaIn an interview with The Daily Beast, many voters in Luxor appeared to confirm this sentiment.
Yet in Luxor and the surrounding area in Upper Egypt, Moussa appears to be king.
Clashes also broke out in Alexandria, Aswan, Luxor, and Assiut.
Steve then left and came back and got in a confrontation with Chris [John Luxor] and started hacking at him.
The others threw a table at Steve and tried to pull Chris [Luxor] out of there.
Almost, he saw her visibly change—here in the twilight of the little Luxor garden by his side.
The Wave | Algernon BlackwoodAt Luxor, however, the wind remained so high up that the lower regions of the sky were calm and still.
The Wave | Algernon BlackwoodThe secret of her trouble that last day in Luxor was laid bare—the knowledge that within a few hours she would be free.
The Wave | Algernon BlackwoodAs Mrs. Armine looked at him she remembered the descriptive phrase that set him apart from all the people of Luxor.
Bella Donna | Robert HichensCrossing to the right bank, describe the ruins at Luxor, and so come to the vast and overwhelming Temple of Karnak itself.
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British Dictionary definitions for Luxor
/ (ˈlʌksɔː) /
a town in S Egypt, on the River Nile: the southern part of the site of ancient Thebes; many ruins and tombs, notably the temple built by Amenhotep III (about 1411–1375 bc). Pop: 183 000 (2005 est)
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