The West Bank of Luxor is home to the Valley of Kings, Queens and Nobles where beautifully decorated tombs tell the story of Egypt’s Pharaonic past. The list of historical sights is endless – from Medinat Habu, to the Colossi of Memnon, visitors are sure to be transported into a distant era. Located within the heart of the Theban Necropolis, the timeless area has been a focus of archaeological and egyptological exploration since the end of the eighteenth century. Its tombs and burials continue to stimulate widespread research and interest, most recently famous for the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun.