West bank
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West bank

West Bank

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Temple of Hatshepsut (Deir el-Bahari)

    • A mortuary temple dedicated to the female pharaoh Hatshepsut.
    • Renowned for its unique architectural design and terraces.
  4. Colossi of Memnon

    • Two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III that stand at the entrance of his mortuary temple.
  5. Medinet Habu (Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III)

    • Known for its well-preserved reliefs and inscriptions depicting the military victories of Ramesses III.
  6. Ramesseum

    • The mortuary temple of Pharaoh Ramses II, featuring a massive fallen statue of Ramses II and detailed battle scenes.

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