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Luxor
Three terraces carved into limestone cliffs honor Hatshepsut, Egypt's only female pharaoh. The ramps, colonnades, and sheer scale make this one of the most striking ancient sites you'll ever see.
Ancient Egypt
Female pharaoh
Cliff architecture
Terraced temple
Tips
🏛️"A masterpiece carved in rock... on par with the Pyramids of Giza!"
⛏️archaeologists are actively uncovering new tombs nearby
💧bring plenty of water for the climb
Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut
LuxorOpens Saturday at 6:00 AM










Three terraces carved into limestone cliffs honor Hatshepsut, Egypt's only female pharaoh. The ramps, colonnades, and sheer scale make this one of the most striking ancient sites you'll ever see.
Ancient Egypt
Female pharaoh
Cliff architecture
Terraced temple
Tips
🏛️"A masterpiece carved in rock... on par with the Pyramids of Giza!"
⛏️archaeologists are actively uncovering new tombs nearby
💧bring plenty of water for the climb