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=//Luxor//= //**The modern town of Luxor is a major attraction of tourists in Egypt and it was the capital of Egypt from the 12th dynasty.**// //**Even in ancient times, during the late Dynasties of the Greek and Roman periods, the area drew tourists, and has been doing so ever since.**// //**In this spectacular area, there are only three main streets: Sharia al-Mahatta, Sharia al-Karnak and the Corniched, next to the Nile.**// //**Along Sharia al-Karnak tourists will find the colorful signs of restaurants and cafes, as well as bazaars where the usual variety of Egyptian souvenirs can be found.**// //**Luxor boasts several tourist destination, since the Tomb of Tutankhamun, the Karnak Temple, the [| Temple of Luxor, built by Amenophis III], which hosts colossal statues, and the oldest mosque, call the El-Mekashkesh Mosque.**// //**It contains the remains of a 10th century Islamic saint who rumor has it was a monk prior to converting to Islam. The mosque is a popular pilgrimage destination.**// //**Other attractions in Luxor is the [|Luxor Museum], a small museum, most of the relics are from the surrounding area and provide considerable insight to the monuments you will visit.**// //**Tourists will find the Mummification Museum, which has most anything you would ever want to know about mummifications.**//