Luxor

American  

[luhk-sawr] / ˈlʌk sɔr /

noun

1. a town in S (Upper) Egypt, on the Nile: ruins of ancient Thebes.

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Luxor British  

/ ˈlʌksɔː /

noun

1. 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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Luxor

Among the statues, masks, jewelry and more are artifacts from the recently unearthed “Golden City,” a workers’ community near Luxor, which are being presented in the U.S. for the first time.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026

During the first quarter, executives said, they had tried to bundle more hotel and entertainment offerings, allowing customers to stay at properties like the Luxor or Excalibur with access to dining across several other properties.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 1, 2026

Today, Karnak Temple sits about 500 meters east of the Nile near Luxor, once the religious capital of ancient Egypt known as Thebes.

From Science Daily ● Jan. 4, 2026

And that is precisely why I, a longtime devotee of the city, found myself at the Luxor for a three-day stint in October.

From Slate ● Nov. 18, 2025

The Roosevelt party arrived from Luxor at about nine o'clock on the morning of March 24th.

From Under Four Administrations From Cleveland to Taft by Straus, Oscar S.