Queen Hatshepsut

, an admirer of Mentuhotep II’s temple had her own designed to mirror it but on a much grander scale and,

just in case anyone should miss the comparison, ordered it built right next to the older temple.

Hatshepsut was always keenly aware of ways in which to elevate her public image and immortalize her name; the mortuary temple achieved both ends.

Do I need a guide in luxor

Do I need a guide in luxor?, Luxor is often called the world’s greatest open-air museum,
but that comes nowhere near describing this extraordinary place.
Nothing in the world

GME

Grand Egyptian Museum Opening Date

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The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) opens on July 3, 2025. It is located near the Giza Pyramids and houses a vast collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts. This

Valley of the Nobles

valley of the Nobles is located on the West bank of Luxor, and extends over a huge surface area to the South of the Kings Valley .
The Valley of

Deir el-Medina

Deir el-Medina
Deir el-Medina is the modern Arabic name for the worker’s village (now an archaeological site)
which was home to the artisans and craftsmen of Thebes
who built and decorated

Colossi of Memnon

The Colossi of Memnon (also known as el-Colossat or el-Salamat)
are two monumental statues representing Amenhotep III of the 18th Dynasty of Egypt.
They are located west of the modern

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