Probably of the most visited temples in Thebes. The temple itself has undergone many changes built originally by Amenhotep III in the 18th Dynasty with later additions by Ramses II in the 19th Dynasty and more recently murals and stonework by Romans and Alexander The Great also helped in the restoration and modification of the temple.

Over many years and abundance of sand and silt covered the mystery at the centre of this site until its excavation in 1881. A Colonnade of Sphinx's lead directly from Luxor Temple to Karnak. This however is largely buried under Luxor City.

The Temple itself gives an insight into the many different types of architecture and is a great prelude to visiting Karnak.