Temple of Hatshepsut

About the Site

The Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari rises in three wide terraces against the cliffs of Luxor's west bank. It was built for Hatshepsut, one of the few women to rule Egypt as pharaoh.

Its reliefs show the expedition to the land of Punt and the queen's divine birth, and the Chapel of Hathor has columns with the goddess's face.

Visiting tips

Go early: the terraces face the morning sun and there is little shade.

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