Her name was Hatshepsut, and while the achievements of her 21 years in power place her among Egypt’s greatest pharaohs, a brutal censorship campaign resulted in all traces of her existence being ...
Built to honor Amon-Re (ancient Egypt's sun god) and the female pharaoh Hatshepsut (who was believed to have descended from Amon-Re), the Temple of Hatshepsut stands out for its grand architecture ...
Built in 1500 BC on the west bank of the Nile, the temple of Hatshepsut serves as a spectacular new kind of temple and amazes Egyptologists with its unique design and historical significance.
The sight sits less than 5 miles away from other top attractions, such as the Colossi of Memnon, the Valley of the Artisans, the Temple of Hatshepsut and Medinet Habu. For visitors who drive ...