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Religious Sites in Luxor

Luxor's spiritual landscape spans over three millennia, anchored by the ancient Luxor Temple, a UNESCO-listed site built around 1400 BC. Uniquely, the Abu Haggag Mosque sits directly atop the temple’s ruins, representing centuries of continuous worship. The city also hosts a significant Christian presence, featuring Coptic Orthodox, Roman Catholic, and Presbyterian churches. This collection highlights the coexistence of Pharaonic, Islamic, and Christian traditions within a small geographical area near the Nile’s east bank.

Religious Sites in Luxor — Kartta

A

Luxor Temple

Built roughly 1400 BC, this large temple complex is now listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

B

Abu Haggag Mosque

The Mosque of Abu Haggag is a mosque in Luxor, Egypt. It contains the tomb of Sheikh Yusuf Abu al-Haggag, after whom the mosque is named.

C

Church of Archangel Michael

A Coptic Orthodox place of worship situated in the central district of the city.

D

Roman Catholic Church

Also known as the Church of the Holy Family, this Franciscan church serves Luxor's Catholic community and is located near the Nile waterfront.

E

Presbyterian Evangelical Church

A Protestant place of worship belonging to the Synod of the Nile, representing the city's evangelical community.

F

El Hag Mansour Mosque

A Sunni mosque serving the local neighborhood near the city's main commercial areas.

G

Abu Ayad Mosque

Local mosque located in the southern part of Luxor's city center.

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