Hatshepsut’s Temple at Deir el-Bahari: Power, Beauty, Legacy

Standing under the shadow of colossal cliffs of Deir el-Bahari is Egypt's most beautiful monument, the Temple of Hatshepsut. It was built for one of Egypt's rarest and most powerful female pharaohs. This temple stands as a witness to the reign of Hatshepsut and her incredible legacy.

In contrast to the other Egyptian temples, its design is unexpectedly lovely and futuristic, with long colonnaded corridors that seem to shoot organically out of the desert. With every step along its corridors, you'll be looking at vivid reliefs of Hatshepsut's divine birth, foreign expeditions to the kingdom of Punt, and her triumph as a ruler.

Typically part of day trips to the Luxor West Bank, the temple provides not only history but also marvel. It's an area where ancient structures, natural beauty, and the tale of an innovative queen converge.