Why the Luxor Museum Is Egypt’s Greatest Hidden Gem
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The Luxor Museum is tiny compared to the big new museums in Cairo, but that turned out to be exactly its charm. Set right along the Nile, it holds a tightly curated handful of statues and artifacts instead of an overwhelming sprawl. It made for a quick visit, but ended up being the perfect first stop before diving into the temples and tombs around Luxor.
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