Egypt police thwart suicide attack near ancient Karnak temple; two dead

An Egyptian security official welcomes German tourists at the ruins of the Karnak Temple in Luxor, Egypt, Wednesday, June 10, 2015. (Source: AP)

A suicide bomber blew himself up on Wednesday just steps away from the ancient Egyptian temple in Luxor, a southern city visited by millions of tourists every year, security and health officials said. (Source: AP)

A pool of blood and an abandoned sandal are seen at the site of a suicide bombing, near Karnak Temple in Luxor, Egypt, Wednesday, June 10, 2015. (Source: AP)

Egyptian security officials stand guard as tourists visit the ruins of the Karnak Temple in Luxor, Egypt, Wednesday, June 10, 2015. (Source: AP)

Tourists look out at the ruins of the Karnak Temple in Luxor, Egypt, Wednesday, June 10, 2015. (Source: AP)

No tourists were killed or hurt in the late morning attack. (Source: AP)