Ancient Egypt was ruled by pharaohs who were believed to be gods. Luxor was once the capital of Egypt and home to many famous temples built for the gods. Throughout Egypt, artifacts from the past can still be found, including temples and burial sites like pyramids and tombs. At the time of King Tut, many new temples were being built while the main god of Luxor was Amun-Re. Today, Luxor remains an important tourist destination with many historical sites and monuments.