Hatchepsut Temple

Hatchepsut Temple The Huge Limestone Cliffs make the surroundings for the Dazzling Queen Hatchepsut Temple. Queen Hatchepsut was the only woman Pharaoh in Ancient Egypt, and the first one to start actual Trading.. The Temple lies on the West Bank of the River Nile in Luxor also known as Der al-Bahari. Not only was the Temple built for her it also includes parts her Father Thutmose I, Goddess Hathor and God Anubis. Where is the exact Location of Queen Hatchepsut Temple? The Temple of Queen Hatchepsut Temple is located on the West Bank of the River Nile in the beautiful City of Luxor Upper Egypt. Also known as Der Al-Bahari. The Temple is nestled beneath the amazing Limestone Cliffs which gives the most dramatic backdrop to this Majestic Temple. When was the Temple of Queen Hatchepsut Built? The Temple of Queen Hatchepsut was built in the 18th Dynasty . The Temple was believed to have been commissioned by the Queen after she came into power in 1479 BCE it was also a place of worship for her God Horus. Queen Hatchepsut Facts • First Woman Pharaoh • Longest reigning Female Pharaoh • Egypt prospered during her reign • She was the first Pharaoh to start Trading Networks • The first view of The Temple is the amazing limestone cliffs which embraces the Temple in a semi circle. • The name Hatchepsut means First among Noble Women • The statue of Hatchepsut depicts her with a beard giving the appearance of a man. • Inside the Temple there is a picture of Queen Hatchepsut suckling milk from Goddess Hathor who is in the form of a cow.