Archaeological site · Egypt
Temple of Hatshepsut
Hatshepsut’s terraced mortuary temple stands beneath the cliffs at Deir al-Bahari.
Where it is
25.7374, 32.6088
Why go
Three colonnaded levels organize the temple against its dramatic rock backdrop. Its religious spaces honored Hatshepsut and several deities, with Amun’s sanctuary cut into the rock behind the upper court. Painted reliefs describe rituals, festivals and royal projects.
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