Luxor

American

[luhk-sawr] / ˈlʌk sɔr /

noun

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

Luxor British

/ ˈlʌksɔː /

noun

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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“Scott is a beloved member of the Luxor and MGM Resorts family, and we are relieved to hear that he is recovering,” an MGM Resorts spokesman told Vegas news outlets on Friday night.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026

Up to now, this area has barely been studied in comparison with famous nearby sites such as the Valley of the Kings and the large temple complexes of Luxor and Karnak.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 10, 2026

Sirius Travel is organizing a Nile cruise, from around $7,300, that ends with an eclipse viewing in the ancient city of Luxor.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026

In Luxor, home to the Valley of the Kings in Egypt, the totality -- when the Moon fully covers the Sun -- will last six minutes and 22 seconds.

From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026

As I have indicated above, our wanderings have carried us as far as Luxor.

From In Pastures New by George Ade

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