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The Hidden Gem Retreat in Luxor That’s Drawing In-the-know Travelers

"An immense temple complex on the Nile's east bank formed by successive pharaonic building campaigns, dominated by massive pylons, hypostyle halls and long processional avenues; historically the city’s ritual center, it still impresses with its scale and architectural remnants and evokes the lavish festivals and ceremonies that once animated the site." - Chris Wallace Chris Wallace Chris Wallace is a New York-based writer and photographer. He recently published his first book, "Twentieth-Century Man," about the late artist Peter Beard. His work has been featured in The New York Times, The Financial Times, and other publications. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines