Dra Abu el-Naga Necropolis

Dra Abu el-Naga is a major part of the Theban necropolis on Luxor’s West Bank. Its history is broader than a group of New Kingdom royal tombs: the area includes royal burials associated with the late Second Intermediate Period and Seventeenth Dynasty, as well as numerous New Kingdom private tombs and later activity. This long sequence makes it especially important for understanding the rise of Thebes and the development of its elite cemeteries. Visitor planning: Opening varies. Context: Part of the archaeological, architectural or cultural history of ancient and historic Thebes represented across Luxor Governorate. Dra Abu el-Naga Necropolis is recorded in the Luxor West Bank area of Luxor. The location record includes the map query Dra Abu el-Naga Necropolis, Luxor, Egypt. Plan roughly 15 to 40 minutes for the visit. The current planning record recommends early morning as a practical time of day. Expected physical effort is medium. Heat exposure is recorded as high. The current crowd-level estimate is medium. The recorded recommended transport mode is car or ride hail. Ticket data status is not published or needs verification; reconfirm variable or unverified charges before travel. The catalog records this as an umbrella or parent area containing 2 related entries. It is linked to parent record LUX-067 in the destination catalog. Visitor access is currently recorded as limited. Operational confidence is recorded as medium.