Moonlight at the The Temple of Luxor

The night sightseeing was amazing needless to say.

The moon has a special meaning to me while I am far

from my Sweetie…he will understand. ;)

Today just pictures and Links to the History of this temple. Temple of Luxor

The Egyptians oppressed under the Persian rule, welcomed Alexander the Great with open arms when he entered the country in 332 B.C. While there he visited the Oracle of Amon, at Siwa, where he was declared "the son of Amon." Exactly how this happened is unclear. One story is that either upon entering or exiting the temple he was greeted by the priest as "my son." Alexander's army and followers were not in a strategic position to see the priest and thought the words came from the god himself. However it happened, from that point on Alexander was instated as a son of god, like the pharaohs of old. Alexander initiated the building of Alexandria, but never lived to see the city. He left Egypt in 331 B.C. and left Cleomenes of Naukratis in charge of the territory. This position was later claimed by Ptolemy. When Alexander died, Ptolemy's generals divided the kingdom.

Temple of Luxor - The great pylon of Ramses II

Temple of Luxor - The great court of Ramses II

Temple of Luxor - The mosque of Sufi Shaykh Yusuf Abu al-Hajjaj

Pylon and colonnade of Amonhotep III.

Temple of Luxor - Court of Amonhotep III

Temple of Luxor - Hypostyle hall

Temple of Luxor - Alexander the Great's Chapel

Temple of Luxor - Holy of Holies - Sanctuary