West Bank of the Nile River in Luxor

The west bank of the Nile River refers to both a geographical location in Egypt and the area that contains most of the ancient Theban Necropolis. The West Bank at Luxor is famous for its ancient Egyptian archaeological sites, including the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens, which were burial places for pharaohs and nobles. The East Bank, in contrast, features the temples of Luxor and Karnak, which were centers for worship