Definitions for luxor
ˈlʌk sɔrlux·or

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1. Luxor, El-Aksurnoun

   a city in central Egypt on the east bank of the Nile that is a center for visitors to the ruins of and around Thebes

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1. Luxor

   Luxor (Arabic: الأقصر, romanized: al-ʾuqṣur, lit. 'the palaces') is a modern city in Upper (southern) Egypt which includes the site of the Ancient Egyptian city of Thebes. Luxor has frequently been characterized as the "world's greatest open-air museum", as the ruins of the Egyptian temple complexes at Karnak and Luxor stand within the modern city. Immediately opposite, across the River Nile, lie the monuments, temples and tombs of the west bank Theban Necropolis, which includes the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens. Thousands of tourists from all around the world arrive annually to visit Luxor's monuments, contributing greatly to the economy of the modern city. The population of Luxor is 422,407 (2021), with an area of approximately 417 km2 (161 sq mi). It is the capital of Luxor Governorate. It is among the oldest inhabited cities in the world.

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1. luxor

   Luxor is a city in eastern Egypt, located on the east bank of the Nile River. It's known for its ancient Egyptian monuments and archaeological sites, including the Luxor Temple and the Valley of the Kings. It was once the ancient city of Thebes, the great capital of Egypt during the New Kingdom. Luxor is often referred to as the "world's greatest open-air museum".

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1. Luxor

   Luxor is a city in Upper Egypt and the capital of Luxor Governorate. The population numbers 487,896, with an area of approximately 416 square kilometres. As the site of the Ancient Egyptian city of Thebes, Luxor has frequently been characterized as the "world's greatest open air museum", as the ruins of the temple complexes at Karnak and Luxor stand within the modern city. Immediately opposite, across the River Nile, lie the monuments, temples and tombs on the West Bank Necropolis, which include the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens. Thousands of tourists from all around the world arrive annually to visit these monuments, contributing a large part towards the economy for the modern city.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of luxor in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of luxor in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luxor
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