El-Assasif
Archaeological Site Theban necropolis area with New Kingdom tombs
On Luxor’s West Bank, El-Assasif contains tombs from the Late Period and New Kingdom near Deir el-Bahari. Tourists come for funerary chapels, dry cliffs and guided tomb visits that link to the Valley of the Kings.
El-Assasif is a necropolis sector on the west bank of the Nile at Luxor, part of the larger Theban burial grounds. It contains a range of private tombs and funerary structures used across multiple periods of ancient Egyptian history.
El-Assasif was used as a burial area over an extended span of Egyptian history, with tombs dating from the New Kingdom through the Third Intermediate Period and into the Late Period, reflecting shifting funerary styles and practices. Archaeological work has been ongoing, with excavations and restorations uncovering coffins, inscriptions and funerary goods.
The necropolis sits on the cliffs above the Nile on Luxor’s west bank, between Deir el-Bahari to the north and the Valley of the Kings to the south, a short drive from central Luxor.
- Location note: Situated on the west bank of the Nile in the Theban necropolis area, close to Deir el-Bahari and the Valley of the Kings, with access from Luxor's West Bank.
How to Get to El-Assasif #
El-Assasif is on the West Bank of the Nile opposite Luxor’s modern town. Cross the Nile by ferry or bridge from East Bank Luxor and take the local road toward Deir el-Bahari; many tour operators include Assasif in West Bank circuits.
Tips for Visiting El-Assasif #
- Hire a licensed guide at the site entrance - local guides can point out lesser-known chapel inscriptions in El-Assasif tombs.
- Visit early morning to avoid heat and the worst of the midday crowds on the West Bank.
- Bring a torch for darker tomb corridors; some passages are dim despite artificial lighting.
Best Time to Visit El-Assasif #
Best in winter and shoulder seasons for comfortable temperatures and clearer conditions for exploring tomb interiors.
Weather & Climate near El-Assasif #
El-Assasif's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with very hot summers (peaking in July) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 6°C to 40°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 22°C and lows of 6°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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February
February is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 8°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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March
March is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 12°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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April
April is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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May
May is hot with highs of 38°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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June
June is hot with highs of 40°C and lows of 24°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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July
July is the hottest month with highs of 40°C and lows of 25°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is hot with highs of 40°C and lows of 25°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is hot with highs of 38°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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October
October is warm with highs of 35°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 12°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 8°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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