Situated in Upper (southern) Egypt, Luxor serves as the capital of Luxor Governorate. Renowned for being the location of the Ancient Egyptian city of Thebes, the great capital during the New Kingdom, Luxor is often hailed as the "world's greatest open-air museum." This designation is justified as the city houses the impressive ruins of temple complexes at Karnak and Luxor, seamlessly integrated into the modern urban landscape. On the opposite bank of the River Nile lies the West Bank Necropolis, home to a myriad of monuments, temples, and tombs, including the famed Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens. These historical treasures draw thousands of international tourists each year.