Ancient Egypt Westbanks of Luxor

 Westbanks of Luxor

 

Ancient Egypt Luxor

On the westbanks of Luxor in Deir el Bahari is the mortuary temple of Hatshepsut who lived during the 18th Dynasty. The temple contains many terraces built into the cliff.

The first terrace is enclosed. It has 22 pillars and two Osiris pillers. The central ramps lead to the second terrace. It contains square pillars. The second ramp leads to the top terrace.

 

Photo Credit - Steven Beikirch

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