Al Sheikh Abadi

Al Sheikh Abadi is a cemetery in Luxor Governorate, Egypt. Al Sheikh Abadi is situated nearby to Chapel of Osiris Heqadjet in Karnak, as well as near the city gate Gateway of Nectanebo I.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Temple of Akhmenu and Botanical Gardens of Thutmose III.

Temple of Akhmenu

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The Festival Hall of Thutmose III is an ancient shrine in Luxor, Egypt. It is located at the heart of the Precinct of Amun-Re, in the Karnak Temple Complex. Temple of Akhmenu is situated 710 metres west of Al Sheikh Abadi.

Botanical Gardens of Thutmose III

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The Botanical garden of Thutmose III is found in the temple of Amun-Re, and was constructed during the New Kingdom by Thutmose III. This structure is unique from other architecture found during this time. Botanical Gardens of Thutmose III is situated 700 metres west of Al Sheikh Abadi.

Temple of Montu

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The Precinct of Montu, located near Luxor, Egypt, is one of the four main temple enclosures that make up the immense Karnak Temple Complex. It is dedicated to the Egyptian god Montu. The area covers about 20,000 m2. Most monuments are poorly preserved. Temple of Montu is situated 710 metres northwest of Al Sheikh Abadi.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Luxor and East Bank.

Luxor

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Luxor is a city in southern Egypt. It had a population of 284,952 in 2023, with an area of 43.0 km2 and is the capital of the Luxor Governorate. Nicknamed the City of a Hundred Gates or the City of the Sun, formerly known as Thebes, It was one of the capitals of Ancient Egypt.