Luxor crowned with AFASU’s Golden Award as first Global Capital of Culture, History, and Heritage

Luxor Governorate held a dazzling celebration at the historic Luxor Temple to mark its receipt of the golden award from the Afro-AsianUnion (AFASU) as the first Global Capital of Culture, History, and Heritage.

According to a statement issued by Luxor Governorate, the celebration was attended by senior officials in tourism, culture, and media from Egypt and around the world.

The event was graced by the presence of Khaled Fouda, Presidential Advisor for Local Development and Honorary President of AFASU; Luxor Governor Abdel-Muttalib Amara; Dr. Hossam Darwish, President of AFASU; Hossam Badreldin, Secretary-General of the Union; and Mohamed Othman, AFASU Board Member and Head of Luxor’s Cultural Tourism Marketing Committee.

Also in attendance were members of parliament representing Luxor Governorate, the city’s mayor, deputy governors, numerous tourism experts, UNESCO representatives, and guests of the 15th International Forum on Sustainability, Development, and Advanced Research in Tourism and Heritage.

This prestigious event, hosted by Luxor, was organized by the Future Egypt Foundation for Heritage, Development, and Innovation, in partnership with the Ministries of Tourism, Antiquities, and Culture, the European Travel Commission (ETC), and under the patronage and support of the Afro-Asian Union (AFASU).

Luxor is renowned as the “world’s greatest open-air museum”, home to the ancient temple complexes of Karnak and Luxor within the modern city. Just across the Nile River lie the monuments, temples, and tombs of the Theban Necropolis on the West Bank, including the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens.

Luxor earned the prestigious title of “First Global Capital of Culture, History, and Heritage” from AFASU, unanimously surpassing three other global cities in the competition.

This recognition highlights Luxor’s global significance as a symbol of human culture and civilization, acknowledging its efforts in heritage preservation, cultural development, and sustainable tourism.

The award, presented by AFASU’s Supreme International Committee, serves as an international platform to promote cities with exceptional historical and cultural legacies.

The Afro-Asian Union (AFASU) is an organization dedicated to advancing tourism, culture, technology, and sustainable development. Its roots trace back to the Afro-Asian Peoples’ Solidarity Organization (AAPSO), established by African and Asian heads of state through an international treaty at the 1955 Bandung Conference. Today, AFASU comprises members from 92 countries.