Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A city in central Egypt: El-Aksur is a city located in central Egypt, specifically on the east bank of the River Nile. It is a major hub for tourists visiting the ancient ruins in and around the historical site of Thebes.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Many tourists fly into el-Aksur to begin their tour of the Valley of the Kings.
  • The city of el-Aksur has grown significantly due to the tourism industry.

Advanced Usage

• As a geographical reference point: The name is used to specify a location for historical and archaeological studies.
  • The research team based their operations in el-Aksur for the duration of the dig.

Variants and Related Words

• Luxor: This is the more common modern English spelling and name for the same city. "El-Aksur" is a transliteration variant.
  • The temples of Luxor (el-Aksur) are breathtaking.

Synonyms

• Luxor: The contemporary and most widely used name for the city.

Notes on Meaning

• The term refers exclusively to the Egyptian city. It is not used with other meanings. Its primary association is with tourism and Egyptology due to its proximity to the ancient city of Thebes.

Noun

1. 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