Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, Egypt
From series “The Oldest Surviving Monuments on Earth”
The unique temple of Hatshepsut Queen, located in the district of Deir el-Bahari, is one of the oldest architectural monuments in the world. According to the historical data, construction work was completed in 1473 BC. The author of the project remains unknown, but his strange talent is simply amazing. The huge temple is supported by the numerous columns, the complex looks incredibly harmonious.
The temple structure contains three huge terraces, which are connected to each other by stairs and ramps. In particular, one must also mention the drawings carved on the walls - an illustration of ancient myths and legends. On the walls of the temple there is also a drawing illustrating the myths about the divine birth of the Queen of Hatshepsut. Remarkable that even after the death of Queen Czarina, the temple was considered to be one of the most important religious centers of ancient Egypt.
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ATM bankomat: 'National Societe General Bank - NSGB' located in 5.24 km (
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Car rental office: 'Europcar Egypt' is located in 11 km (
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Cafe/restaurant: 'Almina Restaurant' in 4.49 km
Railway station: 'Luxor' in 5.99 km
Nearest airports:
» Luxor International Airport LXR - in 12 km
» Aswan International Airport ASW - in 186 km
» Marsa Alam Int Airport RMF - in 199 km
» Hurghada International Airport HRG - in 207 km
» Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport SSH - in 305 km
» Luxor International Airport LXR - in 12 km
» Aswan International Airport ASW - in 186 km
» Marsa Alam Int Airport RMF - in 199 km
» Hurghada International Airport HRG - in 207 km
» Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport SSH - in 305 km
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Pharaohs Hotel
Located in 1 km from Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut
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Rooms: 30
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All the rooms at Pharaohs overlook the mountains of Valley Of Queen or the gardens. Each one has an en-suite bathroom with a shower. Guests can enjoy … More: photo, rates and booking
Tahrir Villa Luxor
Located in 2 km from Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut
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Rooms: 1
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Tahrir Villa Luxor offers spacious accommodation with scenic views of Theban Hills. The villa features 4 bedrooms, a living room and a fully equipped … More: photo, rates and booking
West Bank Hotel
Located in 3 km from Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut
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Rooms: 11
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Rooms: 11
All units are fitted with tiled floors. Each room features a satellite TV, a minibar and a balcony overlooking the mountains of Valley of the Queens. … More: photo, rates and booking
Villa Diletta
Located in 4 km from Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut
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Rooms: 2
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Accommodation will provide the guest with a TV, air conditioning and a balcony. There is a full kitchen with a refrigerator. Private bathrooms also … More: photo, rates and booking
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Top destination around Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut - Luxor
When the Greek-Roman period started in the country and the capital was moved to Alexandria, Thebes didn’t lose its importance and remained one of the main cultural and religious centers of the Egyptian Kingdom. When the Arabs conquered the “treasure of the Nile”, the city got a new name – Luxor. During its long history, the city witnessed many important events in the timeline of the region. For example, Pharaoh Akhenaten was the first ruler who was encouraging Egyptians to worship only one god – Aton. In modern days, the river separates the city into “the city of the living” and “the abode of the dead”.
Do you want to see the biggest religious monument of the ancient times that has no analogs in the world? In the Egyptian city of Luxor, tourists are welcome to visit the Karnak Temple Complex. Besides the historic value, this temple has been preserving its unique look through the centuries. This religious monument differs from other notable attractions of Egypt – several pharaohs were building it. Moreover, several dynasties were engaged in the building of the Karnak Temple Complex. Building works started in the 16th century BC and lasted roughly one thousand and five hundred years.
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Do you want to see the biggest religious monument of the ancient times that has no analogs in the world? In the Egyptian city of Luxor, tourists are welcome to visit the Karnak Temple Complex. Besides the historic value, this temple has been preserving its unique look through the centuries. This religious monument differs from other notable attractions of Egypt – several pharaohs were building it. Moreover, several dynasties were engaged in the building of the Karnak Temple Complex. Building works started in the 16th century BC and lasted roughly one thousand and five hundred years.
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