Theban Necropolis

The Theban Necropolis is a necropolis on the west bank of the Nile, opposite Thebes (Luxor) in Upper Egypt. It was used for ritual burials for much of the Pharaonic period, especially during the New Kingdom.

Theban Necropolis
Aerial view of the Theban Necropolis
Shown within Egypt
LocationLuxor, Luxor Governorate, Egypt
RegionUpper Egypt
Coordinates25°44′N 32°36′E
TypeNecropolis
Part ofThebes
Official nameAncient Thebes with its Necropolis
TypeCultural
Criteriai, iii, vi
Designated1979 (3rd session)
Reference no.87
RegionArab States
Map of Theban Necropolis

Mortuary temples
  • Deir el-Bahri
    • Mortuary temple of Hatshepsut
    • Mortuary temple of Mentuhotep II
    • Mortuary temple of Thutmose III
  • Medinet Habu
    • Mortuary temple and palace of Ramesses III
    • Mortuary Temple of Ay & Horemheb
  • Mortuary Temple of Amenhotep III
  • Mortuary Temple of Merneptah
  • Mortuary Temple of Ramesses IV
  • Mortuary Temple of Thutmose IV
  • Mortuary Temple of Thutmose III
  • Mortuary Temple of Twosret
  • Temple of Nebwenenef
  • Qurna
  • Mortuary Temple of Amenhotep II
  • Ramesseum (Mortuary Temple of Ramesses II)

Royal Necropolis

Necropolis
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See also
  • Beautiful festival of the valley
  • List of Theban Tombs


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