The Valley of the Kings, situated on the west bank of the Nile, served as the royal burial ground for New Kingdom pharaohs. Hidden within the cliffs, this necropolis was designed to safeguard the tombs and treasures of rulers as they journeyed to the afterlife. Among its most famous tombs are those of Tutankhamun, Ramses…
Not far from the Valley of the Kings lies the Temple of Hatshepsut, a marvel of architectural innovation and artistic excellence. Built into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari, this mortuary temple honors Queen Hatshepsut, one of Egypt’s most powerful and enigmatic rulers.
The temple’s terraces, colonnades, and statues reflect Hatshepsut’s vision of her divine kingship…