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World Heritage Site:Temple of Hatshepsut

Visiting the Temple of Hatshepsut in Egypt is a regret if you don't, it is one of the landmark buildings in Egypt, standing on that ancient land for more than three thousand years, with high mountains behind the temple top, as if telling some ancient stories. This is a temple of the ancient Egyptian female pharaoh, and its mortuary temple is located east of the Valley of the Kings. It is also the only three-story temple in ancient Egypt. Perhaps she lacked confidence in her pharaoh status, so she carved the relief of "commanded by heaven" in front of the temple gate. The temples of Egypt are everywhere, it seems that every pharaoh is keen to build temples to show their nobility and authority. Hatshepsut is no exception, her temple is in the form of a memorial hall, built by her subjects to commemorate her great achievements during her reign. The Queen's Temple is located deep in the Valley of the Queens, built on three terraces, with a 100-foot causeway leading to the top of the temple, which is 30 meters high. The walls of the temple also display important life events of the female pharaoh, and the relief on the central balcony of the temple symbolizes the divine birth of Hatshepsut. The entire temple is situated in a valley surrounded by perilous cliffs. Its simple yet imposing design seems to symbolize the unparalleled pride of Egypt's only queen, as well as her indelible role in Egyptian history. The temple not only represents the queen's authority, but is also another ancient temple dedicated to love, with the difference being that this time the protagonists are not a pharaoh and his wife, but a female pharaoh and her childhood sweetheart. The temple of Queen Hatshepsut is grand and magnificent, sculpted from sandstone to showcase the male image of Queen Hatshepsut, with exquisite and delicate carvings.
*Created by local travelers and translated by TripGenie.
Posted: Apr 8, 2023
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