2025 Egypt – Day 10 – Temple of Hatshepsut & Luxor Temple

Discover Egypt’s Timeless Temples: Temple of Hatshepsut & Luxor Temple

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).

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2025 Egypt – Day 9 – Valley of the Kings & Valley of the Queens

Egypt’s Timeless Wonders: Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens & Ramesseum

Valley of the Kings – The Eternal Resting Place of Pharaohs

The legendary Valley of the Kings lies on the west bank of the Nile near Luxor, in ancient Thebes, and is one of Egypt’s most famous archaeological sites. More than 60 tombs have been discovered here, most belonging to pharaohs from the New Kingdom period (c. 1550–1069 BC), particularly from the 18th to 20th dynasties.

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2025 Egypt – Day 7 – Luxor

Luxor – The Timeless City of Temples, Tombs, and the Eternal Nile

Along the fertile banks of the Nile River lies Luxor, a city where ancient grandeur and modern life converge in one of the most awe-inspiring open-air museums on Earth. Once known as Thebes, the capital of Egypt during the Middle and New Kingdoms, Luxor is a treasure trove of archaeological wonders that reflect the zenith of pharaonic civilization. From monumental temples to secret tombs carved deep into the cliffs, Luxor is not just a destination—it is an immersion into the eternal soul of ancient Egypt.