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Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 43 attractions in Luxor
Traveller Description: The mortuary temple dedicated to the longest ruling female of Ancient Egypt, Queen Hatshepsut, rises from the desert plain in a series of terraces... more »
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Attraction type: Ancient ruins, Statue
Address: Luxor
Egypt

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5 of 5 stars
Warren, Massachusetts
13 Apr 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

The mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut can be seen from a great distance and the sight of this splendid terraced temple against the backdrop of the rough cliffs is unforgettable and dramatic. This is one of the most visited monuments in Egypt. The special harmony between the iconic architecture and its setting is breathtaking. Once you pass through security, use... more

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5 of 5 stars
Tennessee
10 Aug 2008

This place is truly amazing. Great views from on top. There are several carvings that still have great color on them. more

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4 of 5 stars
san francisco
18 Jun 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

The temple is built into the rock, and has three levels for worship for the sun god. It also had a room dedicated to Anubis, the funerary god. The reliefs still show vibrant colors (where Thutmose III didn’t scratch them out) and are just beautiful (we were told that they were the originals) The temple has recently been renovated and... more

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4 of 5 stars
Lincolnshire
25 Apr 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

This is a hugely impressive Temple, with grand steps that bring you into the temple, which stands on several leaves. By far the best way to arrive at Hatshepsut is walking from the Valley of the Kings over the mountain pass. Few people know of and use the trail. The half hour walk is well worth the effort and the... more

11 Jan 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

This is an absolutly amazing place, it quite a walk from the entrance to the top, but a tram will take you nearer. You walk up two flights of steps but when you reach the top it is an absolutly stunning view. The heroglifics (excuse the spelling) are fantastic, and the queens life story is brill. This was my favourite... more

6 Nov 2009

古代エジプト唯一人の女性ファラオ、ハトシェプスト女王の為の葬祭殿。ハトシェプスト女王はファラオとしての正当性を誇示するた... more

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4 of 5 stars
Kitakyushu, Japan
31 Oct 2009

広大な葬祭殿ですが、ちょっと殺風景な感じがします。それは歴史的背景があるようです。 ハトシェプストの父はトトメス1世。... more

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