7 Modern Cities Built on Ancient Ruins

Luxor, Egypt

Luxor is a modern city located on the east bank of the Nile River in southern Egypt. Currently, its population is over 500,000 inhabitants. During the XVI-XI centuries B.C., this city was called Thebes and was considered one of the largest and wealthiest cities of that era. Large temples, royal tombs, and the Valley of the Kings are located around this area in Egypt.

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