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Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari

Luxor, Egypt
Ranked #6 of 36 attractions in Luxor
4.5 of 5 stars 273 Reviews
Type: Ancient Ruins, Monuments/ Statues
Owner description: A mortuary temple dedicated to the longest ruling female of Ancient Egypt, Queen Hatshepsut. The temple is decorated with statues, sphinxes, and... more » Owner description: A mortuary temple dedicated to the longest ruling female of Ancient Egypt, Queen Hatshepsut. The temple is decorated with statues, sphinxes, and reliefs, which have been meticulously restored over time. « less
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cardiff
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Lovely Temple Massive And Well Worth Going To Little Cafe By The Side So You Can Purchase Drink And I Think Some Food:)

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Taunton, United Kingdom
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

the view of this temple from luxor is amazing and at night its really cool its well worth the visit again there is a train that takes you to the base from the visitors center but there are a lot of steps they are sweeping so it is not as bad as normal steps so if you take it slowly... More

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cotswolds england
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

It is without doubt a dramatic location,resting at the base of the 400ft sand stone cliffs. To reach the tomb, it is a drive or taxi up the road, past alabaster workshops and gift shops, and finally into the car park. From the car park you are directed right up to and through a mall of shops, offering drinks ,... More

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State College, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Hatshepsut favored by us as a woman ruler employing the manly Pharaoh's imagery and yet excelled, surpassing all with her Temple at Deir el Bahari; beware of some of the reliefs are plaster (Chapel of Hathor); Beautiful figured scenes and exquisite hieroglyphs as well as the incredible tall cliffs and terraced temple; too bad there is now an asphalt road... More

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Bournemouth
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Fantastic-guide essential and worth it as she was a very interesting Queen

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Melbourne, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

This is a place to take a guide and hear the story of the female ruler. Amazing to see.

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london
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32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

Out of all the things we learnt about I found this the most interesting story and did not really know a lot about this person before I went. There is a cafe at the temple but it is very pricey and they have a few shops as well.

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Seattle
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

History of this female Pharaoh is quite interesting as is the temple she erected. I recommend reading about it beforehand or going with a guide. Best early in the morning.

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Merseyside
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

this was unexpected for us the pics don't do the size justice it is by far the most spectacular piece of engineering. It is considered one of the incomparable monuments of ancient Egypt see my facebook for pics

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

You are allowed to walk around and touch everything!!! It's amazing how close to history you are allowed to get!!

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