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The second temple is the Great Hypostyle Hall which contains numerous columns. 2 huge statues of Ramses II guard the Luxor temple which is surrounded by bazaars dedicated to the tourism trade. The famous Avenue of Sphinxes is also situated within the Karnak Temple complex. Outside Karnak, the Luxor Museum houses exhibits from Theban temples and the Necropolis.
The Necropolis itself is located on the western banks of the Nile . The Tombs of the Nobles, the Valle of the Queens and the Valley of the Kings can al be found in the Necropolis. The most obvious points of reference within this vast complex are the tombs of Tutankhamun, Ramses II and Queen Nefertari.
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