Luxor

Luxor is the name currently given to the southern half of the ruins of ancient Thebes, Egypt. During antiquity, the area housed a large temple complex.

History

1st century BCE

In 38 BCE, the Hidden One Bayek of Siwa travelled to the temple entrance, where he met with Amunet's contact, Merti, who had information on the "curse" that was plaguing the city.

Sometime thereafter, Bayek infiltrated the temple to rescue Besa, a dream interpreter, on the request of the latter's student, Miane.

Later on, in attempt to bring the spirit of the pharaoh Ramesses II to rest, Bayek returned to Luxor, this time recovering a canopic jar in the image of Ramesses's Tuya, which laid amongst the treasures in the temple.

19th century CE

In 1830, the obelisks at the portal of Luxor Temple were given by Egypt to France, through the influence of Jean-François Champollion. The original pedestal, which had sculptures of baboons with prominent male genitalia, was deemed too obscene and it was separated from the rest of the work, being sent to the Louvre, and would later be exhibited in the museum's annex in Lens. The main column was installed at the Place de la Concorde.

Gallery

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  Entrance of the temple
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  Environment art of the temple
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  Environment art of the temple

Appearances

• Assassin's Creed: Origins – The Curse of the Pharaohs
• Le Secret des Mines (mentioned only)