The modern name for ancient Thebes (5)

I believe the answer is:

luxor

(Other definitions for luxor that I've seen before include "Nile town" , "Egyptian city on the site of the ancient city of Thebes" , "Egyptian city on the east bank of the Nile" , "Egyptian city sited on part of ancient Thebes" , "City of Egypt" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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