Temple of Luxor announces a new entrance on 17 October
Published on 10/18/2026 at 08:46 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Temple of Luxor announced a new entrance in Luxor on 17 October 2026, giving the ancient site a current visitor-access story. The announcement linked the change to commemorations of the 88th anniversary of the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb.
Temple of Luxor announces a new entrance
The new entrance was identified by Ahram Online as one of the main events connected with the anniversary commemorations. The same report also announced the reopening of Howard Carter's dig house as a museum, linking two visitor developments to the history of the 1922 discovery.
The announcement provides a clear date for the news, 17 October 2026, but does not give an opening day for the new entrance or state whether the existing entrance arrangements have changed. It therefore matters chiefly as a current announcement for travellers planning a visit during the period from 13 October to 17 November 2026.
Ahram's report on the announcement places the change at the temple itself and identifies it as part of the anniversary programme. The report does not describe a closure, a special admission arrangement or a temporary restriction.
The new entrance links a modern visit with ancient Thebes
Temple of Luxor stands on the east bank of the Nile in modern Luxor, the city that occupies part of ancient Thebes. The complex belongs to the UNESCO World Heritage property Ancient Thebes with its Necropolis, which was inscribed in 1979.
The monument was built mainly during Egypt's New Kingdom. Amenhotep III created major parts of the complex, while Tutankhamun, Horemheb and Ramesses II added or completed later elements. The result is a site whose courts, colonnades, sanctuary spaces and entrance structures represent several stages of ancient Egyptian building.
The new entrance has a practical connection to that layered history. It changes the point at which visitors begin a modern journey through a monument that was itself connected with processions between Luxor and Karnak. The site is therefore not only the setting for the announcement but also the historical subject that gives the commemorations their context.
The UNESCO description of Ancient Thebes identifies the temples of Karnak and Luxor on the east bank of the Nile as part of the protected property. It also describes Thebes as a former capital of Egypt during the Middle and New Kingdoms.
Access details remain limited in the announcement
The 17 October announcement names a new entrance but does not specify its exact position, the date when visitors will use it or any change to access through the existing entrance. Travellers should treat the announcement as notice of a visitor-development change rather than as confirmation of a new timetable.
Visiting Temple of Luxor: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- The relevant announcement was made on 17 October 2026 at Temple of Luxor in Luxor. The new entrance was presented as part of commemorations of the 88th anniversary of Tutankhamun's tomb discovery.
- The announcement does not state that the temple is closed or that access has been restricted. It also does not specify when the new entrance becomes the required visitor entry point.
- The temple is on the east bank of the Nile in central Luxor and forms part of the Ancient Thebes with its Necropolis World Heritage property.
- The complex includes courts, colonnades, sanctuaries and monumental entrance structures from different phases of ancient Egyptian construction.
- Egypt's official language is Arabic and its national currency is the Egyptian pound.
- Entry requirements depend on your nationality; UK travellers can check the FCDO travel advice at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice, Irish travellers the Department of Foreign Affairs at ireland.ie.
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Frequently asked questions about Temple of Luxor
When was the new entrance announced at Temple of Luxor?
The new entrance was announced on 17 October 2026 as part of commemorations linked to the 88th anniversary of Tutankhamun's tomb discovery.
Where is Temple of Luxor and how do you get there?
It stands on the east bank of the Nile in central Luxor, Egypt, within the Ancient Thebes with its Necropolis World Heritage property.
What is Temple of Luxor?
It is an ancient Egyptian temple complex built mainly during the New Kingdom and expanded by rulers including Amenhotep III, Tutankhamun and Ramesses II.
