The temple of Deir El-Bahri
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The main attraction for most tourists that come to Luxor. This temple is composed of 3 terraces that are carefully worked into the natural levels of the cliff face.
The first terrace features many low relief scenes. For example there is a famous depiction of Pharaoh Hatsheput sending out Obelisks as an example of her dedication to marking her great accomplishments during her time as Pharaoh.
On the second terrace, which is now accessed by a ramp, shows a depiction of her journey to Punt and how her skills as Pharaoh expanded the trade where it hadn't been for 500 years. The south side of this level features a temple to the Goddess Hathor. This temple has many great engravings and a sculpture of the of the Goddess Hathor. The northern side of the second terrace shows Hatsheput's divine birth from Amon Ra as a way to legitimize her birthright to Pharaoh. Still on the northern side, past the colonnade, is chapel of Anubis who was worshiped as God of mummification and the keeper of the necropolis.
On the third terrace is the sanctuary of the temple and features large sculptures of Hatsheput.
Unfortunately much of the work has been damaged from the destruction brought on by Tuthmosis III, time, and people. However, do not fear, there are still enormous amounts of beautiful architecture, sculptures, and low relief carvings to enjoy.
The first terrace features many low relief scenes. For example there is a famous depiction of Pharaoh Hatsheput sending out Obelisks as an example of her dedication to marking her great accomplishments during her time as Pharaoh.
On the second terrace, which is now accessed by a ramp, shows a depiction of her journey to Punt and how her skills as Pharaoh expanded the trade where it hadn't been for 500 years. The south side of this level features a temple to the Goddess Hathor. This temple has many great engravings and a sculpture of the of the Goddess Hathor. The northern side of the second terrace shows Hatsheput's divine birth from Amon Ra as a way to legitimize her birthright to Pharaoh. Still on the northern side, past the colonnade, is chapel of Anubis who was worshiped as God of mummification and the keeper of the necropolis.
On the third terrace is the sanctuary of the temple and features large sculptures of Hatsheput.
Unfortunately much of the work has been damaged from the destruction brought on by Tuthmosis III, time, and people. However, do not fear, there are still enormous amounts of beautiful architecture, sculptures, and low relief carvings to enjoy.
This video shows a couple's podcast on their trip to Hatsheput's Funerary District. Its about 5 minutes long but gives you a good look at the temple. They begin showing the tour about 2 minutes into the video.