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Temple of Hatshepsut – The Splendor of Egypt’s Great Queen

Nestled beneath the dramatic cliffs of Deir el-Bahari on Luxor’s west bank, the Temple of Hatshepsut stands as one of the most striking and innovative structures of ancient Egypt. Officially known as Djeser-Djeseru („Holy of Holies“), it was built for Pharaoh Hatshepsut, Egypt’s most powerful female ruler, during the 18th Dynasty (circa 1479–1458 BC).

Karnak Temple – The Eternal Sanctuary of Amun-Ra and the Heart of Ancient Thebes

Among the grand monuments of ancient Egypt, few command the scale, complexity, and spiritual depth of the Karnak Temple Complex. Located in the modern city of Luxor, once known as Thebes, Karnak is not just a single temple, but a sprawling religious compound built and expanded over more than 2,000 years. As the most significant temple site in ancient Egypt, Karnak reflects the full breadth of Egyptian religious, political, and artistic evolution.

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Temple of Hatshepsut – The Splendor of Egypt’s Great Queen

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