Across the Nile from Luxor lies the Theban Necropolis, a collection of mortuary temples and tombs built over the course of almost fifteen centuries. From the ruined grandeur of the temples to the dark tombs lined with scenes of funerary rites, the site is breathtaking to visit. There is so much to see that we split our trip to the Theban Necropolis over two days, and even then we didn’t see everything that there is to see.

On Day 1 in the Theban Necropolis, we visited Medinet Habu, the Ramesseum, and the Valley of the Queens. I had such a hard time choosing pictures for this post – everything that we saw was so amazing, and I really wanted to share everything! I finally narrowed down the pictures, but, beware, there are still more here than you can shake a stick at. Continue reading Day 1 in the Theban Necropolis: Medinet Habu, the Ramesseum, and the Valley of the Queens →