Luxor - Temple of Hatshepsut
This extremely beautiful temple of Hatshepsut is also called Djeser-Djeseru (Temple of the Saints), which was built for the 18th dynasty pharaoh Queen Hatshepsut. It is one of the unique temples of ancient Egypt, which is considered the greatest achievement of ancient Egypt. It is dedicated to the story of Hatshepsut and the creator god Amon. It was the duty of the Egyptian monarchs to honor their gods and pharaohs and preserve their memory for eternity by building tombs and temples. Queen Hatshepsut considered the temple a means to raise her image in society and perpetuate her name; Mortuary Temple achieved both goals. She was considered the daughter of a very powerful Egyptian god and ruled for about two decades in the image of a man, because the Egyptians did not allow women to be rulers of the country.
Queen Hatshepsut was the daughter of King Thutmose I and his wife Ahmose. Thutmose I had a son from his second marriage with Mutnofret, who is called Thutmose II. In keeping with tradition, Hatshepsut married Thutmose II before the age of 20. Queen Hatshepsut was elevated to the high position of wife of the god Amun, the highest position a woman could hold in Egypt, and this gave her a great political position. Her husband died and her son was still a child, so she controlled the affairs of the state as co-ruler until she was crowned Pharaoh of Egypt. Her reign was the most peaceful and prosperous in Egyptian history. It is characterized by a thriving trade, economy, and numerous public works projects that have provided jobs for workers from all over the country.
The temple of Queen Hatshepsut is located in Upper Egypt.
Queen Hatshepsut ordered the construction of this magnificent temple in 1479 Ave. m. e. She built the temple to tell her life story and it took about fifteen years to build. The temple was designed by Hatshepsut's organizer, Senenmut. He carefully designed it based on Mentuhotep II's temple, but made every aspect of it even bigger. The temple has three levels, and three of them accurately reflect the depicted colonnade. On the first level there was a garden with exotic trees from Hatshepsut's expeditions to Punt, but unfortunately it has disappeared. Outside the courtyard were colonnades with square columns. There are decorations showing Tuthmosis III standing before Amun and several scenes depicting the marshes of Lower Egypt. The second level can be accessed through the arches. The second level has two reflecting pools and sphinxes that lined the way to the next ramp. It contains one of the first visual documents of a trading expedition.
There is also a temple to the goddess Hathor, who is depicted with the face of a woman and the ears of a cow, holding a musical instrument. On the right side of the ramp is the Birth Colonnade, which tells the story of Hatshepsut's creation with Amun, while the Punt Colonnade on the left side of the ramp reveals her glorious expedition to the mysterious "Land of the Gods", which the Egyptians had not visited for centuries. There is also the Chapel of Hathor, which has a hypostyle hall with twelve beautiful columns with Hathor heads, and the Chapel of Anubis, which has a hypostyle hall with twelve fluted columns and an astronomical ceiling. The third level has a portico with double rows of columns facing forward. All images of Queen Hatshepsut were destroyed and replaced with images of King Thutmose III. Outside the courtyard is also the Temple of Amun. It was rebuilt during the Ptolemaic period and rededicated to Imhotep.
This incredible temple is considered the closest to the history of ancient Egypt. It glorifies the pharaoh and has temples dedicated to the gods associated with the afterlife. The construction of this temple is reflected in other New Kingdom temples.
Although some elements of this magnificent historical structure have been damaged by vandalism, many travelers on Egypt tour packages have said that the place is well-preserved and worth a visit. This magnificent temple stands on three huge terraces connected by ramps. It is open daily from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. There is a market with various goods right next to the entrance to the facility. Inside this exceptional temple can be seen the Colonnade of the Nativity and the Colonnade of Punt, the Hathor Chapel and the Anubis Chapel, and the Temple of Amun. While in Egypt, you must visit the unforgettable temple of Hatshepsut.