Attraction Information

Deir el-Bahri (Hatshepsut's Temple)

Hatshepsut’s Temple is the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Located on the West Bank in Luxor, this spectacular temple was built by the Queen’s architect, Senenmut, in honour of the only woman ever to reign over Egypt as Pharaoh. Set against towering cliffs in the Theban Hills, this unique temple attracts bus loads of tourists every day to see one of the most impressive sites in the Necropolis. The temple, with its many monumental ramps, fine terraces, elegant columns and hieroglyphic paintings, also tells the story of Hatshepsut’s journey to the Land of Punt (which is believed to be modern-day Somalia) to bring back treasures such as ebony, ivory, gold, perfumes and myrrh trees.

Contact Addresses

Luxor Tourist Office, Nile Sreet, Luxor, Egypt
Tel: (095) 382 215 or 373 294
Website: www.luxorguide.com

Transportation

Air: Luxor International Airport. Water: Ferry: A tourist ferry leaves from the East Bank to take passengers across the River Nile. Motor boats can also be hired. Road: Coach: The majority of tourists visit the temple as part of an organised coach tour. Taxi: Taxis are available to take visitors to the temple and can be hired on arrival on the West Bank.

Location

Egypt
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