The word "Luxor" means "the palaces" or "the forts," derived from the Arabic term "Al-Uqsur," referring to the grand buildings of the city. Luxor is a city in Upper Egypt, famous for its ancient ruins and temples, notably those of the ancient city of Thebes, which was a political, religious, and cultural center in ancient Egypt. The city's ancient Egyptian name was Waset, meaning "city of the scepter" or "city of power," and it was also known as Thebes by the Greeks and Romans. Luxor is often called the "City of 100 Gates" because of its many monumental gateways.
