West bank
West Bank
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Valley of the Kings
- A royal burial ground for pharaohs such as Tutankhamun, Seti I, and Ramses II.
- Famous for the tomb of Tutankhamun and its well-preserved treasures.
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Valley of the Queens
- The burial place of queens, including Nefertari, the wife of Ramses II.
- The tomb of Queen Nefertari is known for its stunning wall paintings.
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Temple of Hatshepsut (Deir el-Bahari)
- A mortuary temple dedicated to the female pharaoh Hatshepsut.
- Renowned for its unique architectural design and terraces.
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Colossi of Memnon
- Two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III that stand at the entrance of his mortuary temple.
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Medinet Habu (Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III)
- Known for its well-preserved reliefs and inscriptions depicting the military victories of Ramesses III.
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Ramesseum
- The mortuary temple of Pharaoh Ramses II, featuring a massive fallen statue of Ramses II and detailed battle scenes.