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Where was ancient Thebes located in Egypt?

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temple of Hatshepsut — Thebes Temple of Hatshepsut at Dayr al-Baḥrī, Thebes, Egypt.

Ancient Thebes was located in Egypt, situated on both sides of the Nile River at approximately 26° N latitude. The city covered an area of about 36 square miles (93 square km), with its main section positioned along the east bank of the Nile. The west bank served as a necropolis, or city of the dead, which housed royal tombs, mortuary temples, and the residences of those who served the Egyptian rulers.1

Today, the modern city of Luxor occupies part of the ancient site, located 419 miles (675 km) south of Cairo. The broader area, which includes Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, and the Valley of the Queens, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1979.12