The mortuary temple of Hatshepsut (Egyptian: Ḏsr-ḏsrw, lit. 'Holy of Holies') is a mortuary temple built during the reign of Pharaoh Hatshepsut of the Eighteenth Dynasty of Egypt. [b] Located …

Jul 18, 2017 · There are many examples of these great monuments and temples throughout Egypt from the pyramid complex at Giza in the north to the temple at Karnak in the south. …

Designed by Senenmut (Hatshepsut’s steward and architect), this mortuary temple closely resembles the classical Greek architecture of 1,000 years later. Located on the west bank of …

Dec 16, 2009 · As pharaoh—the sixth of the 18th dynasty— Hatshepsut extended Egyptian trade and oversaw ambitious building projects, most notably the Temple of Deir el-Bahri, located in …

Discover the Temple of Hatshepsut in Luxor, Egypt—an architectural masterpiece of the female pharaoh. Explore its history, design, and essential travel tips.

Hatshepsut (c. 1473–1458 BC), the queen who became pharaoh, built a magnificent temple at Deir al-Bahari, on the west back of Luxor. It lies directly across the Nile from Karnak Temple, …

Apr 3, 2025 · The mortuary temple of Hatshepsut was commissioned by Queen Hatshepsut, one of the first female pharaohs in the history of ancient Egypt. Construction started in 1473 BC, …

Feb 25, 2025 · Nestled at the base of the towering cliffs in Deir el-Bahari, the Temple of Hatshepsut stands as one of the most remarkable architectural wonders of ancient Egypt. Built …

The Temple of Hatshepsut is an ancient Egyptian mortuary temple complex built for Queen Hatshepsut, one of the most successful female pharaohs. Known as Djeser-Djeseru ("Holy of …

Aug 25, 2025 · Discover the Temple of Hatshepsut in Luxor, Egypt’s most iconic female pharaoh’s masterpiece. Explore its history, architecture, religious functions, travel tips, and breathtaking …