Hatshepsut’s Temple
A Queen’s Conquest
Hatshepsut means the Foremost of the Noble Ladies, was a pharaoh who ruled Egypt during the eighteenth dynasty. She is honored as the longest living female Pharaoh of Egypt. The temple of Hatshepsut built in her honor is a sight to behold today.
The temple built dedicated for her is a sight that should never be missed when visiting this ancient land.
123EgyptTours.com gives you a chance to get a glimpse of one of the most notable woman in Egyptian history with tours to El Deir El Bahari, the present location of the Hatshepsut’s Temple.
The Queen Hatshepsut
Before Queen Hatshepsut, there are a number of woman pharaohs who ruled in Egypt. These include the Queen Merneith of the first dynasty, and the ruler who preceded Hatshepsut, Queen Sobekneferu. There are other noted woman rulers in Eygpt including Nimaethap, Nefertiti, Neferneferuaten, Twosret and the non-indigenous Egyptian dynasty ruler such as Cleopatra.
In the whole Egyptian History, Hatshepsut is known to be the one of the most successful rulers and the longest-reigning indigenous woman pharaoh. As studied by many historians, she ruled this land for a period of 22 years. The reign of Queen Hatshepsut ushered in an era of peace, as it re-established trading relationships with other countries, greatly increasing the country’s wealth thus being able to have such of an amazing architecture.
After her reign there were obvious attempt to delete her rule from all records in Egypt history. Though the reason is not clear as to why there was an attempt to conceal her rule, most historians think that it is to ensure the ascension of the next king.
Djeser-Djeseru Complex
The Holy of Holies – Djeser Djeseru is the location of the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, today the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut is a testament of the great power that this queen was able to work into Eygpt. The temple complex itself was built by a trusted woman architect named Senemut.
The temple was made for Hatshepsut’s post-death worship as well as to honor the great god Amun. The temple itself is built on top of colonnaded terraces. At 97ft, it is to this day one of the world’s most incomparable monuments.
The Queen Hatshepsut Temple Today
To this day one of the most visited tourist attraction in Egypt is that of the Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple at El Deir El Bahari. Most tourist itineraries to Luxor provides included trips to this monument.
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