The most important monuments on the East Bank are: Karnak Temple, the largest religious complex in ancient Egypt. Luxor Temple, which was connected to Karnak by the Avenue of Sphinxes. Most ancient festivals, especially the Opet Festival, took place on the East Bank. Today, the East Bank is where people live, and where hotels, markets, and the city center are located. West Bank of Luxor The West Bank of Luxor is known as the Land of the Dead. It was used mainly for burial because the sun sets in the west, which symbolized death and rebirth. The most famous sites on the West Bank include: Valley of the Kings, where the pharaohs of the New Kingdom were buried. Valley of the Queens, the burial place of royal wives and princes. Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari. Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues of King Amenhotep III. The West Bank reflects the ancient Egyptians’ belief in the afterlife.