Tombs at West Bank are an Important Part of Luxor Holiday Deals
TravelMarch 3, 2012Written by shubhra joshi364 views
While enjoying holidays in Luxor, visit the West Bank area to take a look at large number of tombs.
Luxor has always remains in the top priorities of people who want to explore the rich ancient history. There are several attractions that make Luxor holiday deals worth booking. At the West Bank, you would find some of the most notable tourist destinations in Egypt. Intriguing history breathes in every corner of the west bank area. Your visit to this intriguing would be incomplete, if you miss out on visiting its tombs. Every tomb has got a unique number.
One of the most recently opened tombs in the region is Tomb of Roy. Its number is TT255 and is strategically located near Dra ‘Abu el-Naga. This is among the smallest tombs in the region. Still history lovers plan holidays to Luxor especially to take a look at the centuries-old history. The tomb has only one chamber where you would find a burial shaft and various paintings with great detailing. The tomb also features mummy of Roy. As you enter into the tomb, on the opposite wall you would find paintings depicting the mourning over the death of Roy.
Another popular tomb that compels history dwellers to think about Luxor holidays is TT279 i.e., the Tomb of Pabasa. The tomb is notable for its gigantic mudbrick superstructure. You need to climb up the steep stairs to enter into the tomb. It also features a small vestibule that takes you to sun court with large pillars. While taking a closer look at the vestibule, you would find depiction of the funeral of Pabasa. Other things that are embarked on the vestibule are Abydos Pilgrimage and mourners.
Highlight of the tomb that create curiosity in tourists to spend holidays in Luxor is the Pabasa's sun court. There is a hall near this court that has eight pillars. In the past, these pillars were decorated with religious texts and pictures of deities. If you are visiting Luxor only to explore the tombs at the west bank, you should not compromise on visiting Tomb of Kheruef or TT192.
Kheruef was the First Royal Herald and used to known by several other names such as Royal Scribe, Senaa and Steward of the Great Royal Wife, Tiye. The complex where tomb is kept is among the largest ones in Luxor. While walking around, you would come across depiction of several traditions, customs and sports that was an integral part of the civilizations that inhabited the Egypt. The walls have paintings that depict female dancers in local festivals, stick fighting and pictures of prince, princess and several animals.
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