Location:

It is situated25 Km from Luxor train station. This monumental complex lies at Al Dier Al Bahari, on the Western bank.

Who built it?

It was built by Queen Hatshepsut, daughter of Thutmosis I, who ruled Egypt about 20 years during the 18th Dynasty(1490—1469 B.C).

She was considered the first and only women who get the Pharaoh title; as it was representing as a man all the time. Concerning here death there isn't any thing proof whether she was murdered or dead.

Why it was built?

It was built as a dedication to God Amon-Re, who was Hatshepsut's father in her legend.

Hieroglyphic Name is MAat-kA-Ra

Which translated to ( justifyis the Kaof Ra)

Explanation:

The Temple of Hatshepsut was built from the rock it self. It consists of three terraces. There is a leading ramp to ascent from one terrace to another. There are many scenes depicted her with God Amon-Re who was the chief god in the 18th dynasty.

These scenes represent the sacred birth, expedition to Bunt and offerings which were presented to various gods & goddess. Also there are many colossi belongs to her and god Amon-Ra standing in the second terrace.