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Valley of the Artisans (Deir el-Medina)

| Deir el-Medina, Luxor, Egypt
Ranked #5 of 36 attractions in Luxor
4.5 of 5 stars 80 Reviews
Type: Ancient Ruins, Historic Sites
Traveller Description: Deir al-Medina was inhabited by the laborers, craftsmen, painters, and carvers who worked on the royal tombs nearby.  Just south of the Valley of the... more »
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London
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128 reviews 128 reviews
Reviews in 55 cities Reviews in 55 cities
61 helpful votes 61 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

many people seem to only do the kings and queens but this is just as -if not more -impressive with amazing images and colours.. I recommend doing a private tour with an egyptologist- try the very good petraluxor company near the sheraton hotel (www.petraluxor.com) who offer good private tours

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Stockbridge, United Kingdom
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012
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The village ruins are very well preserved and worth seeing. Helps you imagine the ancient civilisation

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13 reviews 13 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

Well worth a visit but you do have to tip the man showing you around

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Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

Let me clarify - the site itself was beautiful, the tombs had stunning images and are definitely worth a visit BUT the tomb guards made my experience horrible. Every guard wanted baksheesh - for doing nothing. One of the guards blocked my exit thinking that would force me to give him baksheesh but I just pushed past him. Another guard... More

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Devon, UK
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012
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Most trips miss this out - don't. The Valley of the Artisans, or Workers, is amazing. You see the ruins of the village where the workers who built the tombs of the Kings and Queens lived. There are also two tombs of workers, where they've used their most skilled artistry - and the paintings and colours are wonderfully preserved. I've... More

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Guildford
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012
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Although just two tombs are open it was interesting to visit these to see the similarities in how the tombs were constructed – naturally very similar to the Valley of the Kings but much smaller – however the decoration was far superior to the found in that Valley of the Kings. – Still well worth a visit. It is also... More

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Sutton in Ashfield, United Kingdom
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60 reviews 60 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Deir el Medina is well worth a visit,i liked the front of the Temple best it was a sight worth seeing, you could get a little train from the ticket desk up to the Temple if you want to,but i walked it ok,but it gets very hot,go early.

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Zomergem, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012
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Not to much tourists.. I like the temple at the end of the ancient village!

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Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

Unlike many of the other tombs in Luxor, these tombs have been well preserved with original coloring to make them vivid and truly amazing to see. Due to their small size, only about eight people are allowed in at the same time; this works because there are not the huge crowds seen at other places. Make every effort to see... More

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Luxor, Egypt
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23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

Many people do not bother to find these places, they stick to the Kings & Queens Valleys but find out about all the tombs and temples, this is certainly worth a visit..

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