A sphinx stands in front of Luxor Temple, Luxor, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

africa ancient civilization archeology color image day egypt historical landmark history luxor luxor temple nobody north africa obelisk outdoors photography ruins senior woman sphinx statue stone carving sunny temple thebes tourist attraction travel travel destinations unesco world heritage site vertical wall african ancient ancient civilisation archaeological site archaeology archeological site carving civilisation civilization color colour daytime egyptian egyptology historical landmark northern africa outside sculpture stone stonework sunshine