Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut
Attraction
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Iconic, reconstructed New Kingdom mortuary temple beneath the cliffs at Deir el-Bahari.
Luxor, Al Qarna, Luxor Governorate 1340420, Egypt
Did You Know?
11th
Dynastic Inspiration
The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut was inspired by the mortuary temple of Mentuhotep II, built during the 11th Dynasty.
Three
Terraced Levels
The temple is built on three levels, each with a series of colonnades, chapels, and courtyards.
Red
Sandstone Construction
The temple is primarily constructed from red sandstone, giving it a distinctive warm hue.
Valley of the Kings
Close Proximity
The temple is located near the Valley of the Kings, a significant necropolis for ancient Egyptian pharaohs.