Place to visit
Theban Necropolis, Egypt: what it is and when to go
Theban Necropolis is an area in Egypt, west of the Nile near Thebes (مدينة طيبة الجنائزية) (Luxor). Interests: History. The best time to visit is October to April. In June there are 13 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 24. It has articles in 40 Wikipedias: it is one of the fifty best-known places in Egypt on this site. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Area in Egypt, west of the Nile near Thebes · History
- Local name
- مدينة طيبة الجنائزية
- Where
- Egypt
- Best time
- October to April.
- Nearest airport
- LXR Luxor, 10 km as the crow flies
- Protection
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Coordinates
- 25.70571, 32.61171
What it is and where
Theban Necropolis is an area in Egypt, west of the Nile near Thebes (مدينة طيبة الجنائزية) (Luxor). It has articles in 40 Wikipedias: it is one of the fifty best-known places in Egypt on this site.
It is in Luxor, where this site lists 98 more places to see, 3.9 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 25.70571, 32.61171; the nearest main airport is Luxor International Airport (LXR, Luxor), 10 km as the crow flies. How to get around Egypt (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Protection
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
It is one of the History places in Egypt. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Theban Necropolis is October to April.
- JanBest time10:34
- FebBest time11:08
- MarBest time11:49
- AprBest time12:37
- MayPossible13:15
- JunBetter not13:36
- JulBetter not13:27
- AugBetter not12:54
- SepPossible12:09
- OctBest time11:23
- NovBest time10:43
- DecBest time10:24
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 24. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Egypt in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Egypt
To enter Egypt there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months from entry”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Egypt checklist. Currency: Egyptian pound (EGP); plugs: Type C and F · 220 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 122 police · 123 ambulance · 180 fire · 126 tourist police.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Ancient Thebes with its NecropolisWorld Heritage site in Egypt0 m
- Colossi of MemnonAncient Egyptian statues1.7 km
- Birket HabuArchaeological site1.7 km
- Mortuary Temple of Amenhotep IIITemple of Egyptian pharaoh Amenhotep III1.8 km
- Mortuary Temple of Ramesses IIIMortuary temple of Ramses III in Egypt1.9 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Egypt guide.
More in Egypt: History
- Great Pyramid of Giza: oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza Necropolis; one of the seven ancient wonders of the world
- Lighthouse of Alexandria: lighthouse in Egypt, built in the 3rd century BC and destroyed in the Middle Ages
- Giza pyramid complex: archaeological site on the Giza Plateau, Egypt
- Abu Simbel: UNESCO World Heritage Site in southern Egypt
- Great Sphinx of Giza: ancient Egyptian monumental sculpture
- Memphis, Egypt: ancient capital of Egypt
Every Egypt place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Theban Necropolis?
It is an area in Egypt, west of the Nile near Thebes (مدينة طيبة الجنائزية in the local language). It has articles in 40 Wikipedias: it is one of the fifty best-known places in Egypt on this site.
When is the best time to visit Theban Necropolis?
October to April. In June there are 13 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 24.
How do you get to Theban Necropolis?
The nearest main airport is Luxor International Airport (LXR), 10 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Egypt is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Egypt map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Ancient Thebes with its Necropolis, Colossi of Memnon, Birket Habu. The rest is in the Egypt guide.
Keep reading
- Luxor98 places to see in and around Luxor, Egypt: Valley of the Kings, Karnak, Luxor Temple. Best time: October to April.
- History322 places for history in Egypt, from Great Pyramid of Giza to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: October to April. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight
- EgyptBefore travelling to Egypt: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. You need a visa: buy it on arrival at the airport for about 25 dollars in cash, or apply…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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