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The globe has been strongly affected by the rich history and culture of ancient Egypt. The amazing temples of this ancient civilization are among its most recognizable and interesting features that you can explore with Egypt tours. These temples functioned as hubs for social events, administration, and education in addition to other purposes. As a memorial to the power and wealth of the pharaohs and their gods, they were built with complex carvings and designs that have lasted the test of time.
Best 10 Ancient Egyptian Temples
Discover the most famous 10 temples in Egypt that you can visit during Egypt tour packages, we'll look at 10 of the most famous ancient Egyptian temples. here are the top 10 Egyptian temples:
1- Karnak Temple
Karnak Temple is one of the best attractions in Luxor, and it is the world's biggest religious complex, located in ancient Thebes city. Between the Middle Kingdom and the Ptolemaic era, it was constructed over 2000 years. Amun, his wife Mut, and his son Khonsu are also worshipped in the Karnak temple, which is devoted to the god. The Great Hypostyle Hall, which is covered with 134 huge columns adorned with elaborate carvings and hieroglyphics, is the most striking element of the Karnak Temple and you can explore this amazing temple during Luxor tours from Hurghada.
2- Luxor Temple
Another magnificent building dedicated to the god Amun is the Luxor Temple, which is located in Thebes that you can explore during Luxor day tours. The temple was built during the New Kingdom, and it was used for religious festivals and festivities you can find out more about festivals during your Luxor Attractions Tour from Makadi Bay.
What makes the temple known is the Avenue of Sphinxes, a long walkway when you enter the area of the temple you will find statues of sphinxes and its huge tower gate.
3- Abu Simbel
Southern Egypt is home to the complex of temples made of rocks known as Abu Simbel and you will find this temple in Aswan day tours. In memory of his success at the Battle of Kadesh, Ramesses II built this amazing temple. There are four huge statues of Ramesses II, which stand twenty meters tall each, and they are the most famous parts of Abu Simbel temple. Famed for its sun position, the temple receives two types of light from the sun via its entrance.
4- Temple of Hathor
Dendera is home to the Temple of Hathor and you can explore it with Golavita Travel, Hathor was the goddess of music, beauty, and love. Its colorful and well-preserved paintings and reliefs make it one of the best-preserved ancient Egyptian temples during Egypt classic tours. A stunning roof portraying stars and zodiac signs is another amazing element of the Dendera temple.
5- Temple of Edfu
One of the best ancient Egyptian temples is the Temple of Edfu which you can reach with the Egypt Nile cruise tours, which honors the god Horus. The temple was built during the Ptolemaic period in Egypt for 180 years under a succession of monarchs, on top of much earlier remains that date back to Ramses III.
6- Temple of Kom Ombo
Because it honors two gods, Sobek (the crocodile god) and Haroeris (the falcon-headed god), the Temple of Kom Ombo is a special temple that you can explore during Egypt luxury tours. With two similar gates, halls, and sanctuaries, it is known for its beauty and location in Upper Egypt. With a relief that depicted medical supplies and surgical techniques, the temple served as a treatment facility.
7- Philae Temple
The Temple of Philae was built for the goddess Isis and is located on an island in the Nile River and you will discover it with Egypt day tours. Constructed in the Ptolemaic and Roman eras, it is renowned for its exquisite scenery and exquisitely preserved reliefs. You can also explore other attractions if you visit the Philae temples and you will know that the Aswan High Dam's construction forced the temple to move to its present position in the 1960s.
8- Medinet Habu
Ramesses III constructed the funeral temple known as Medinet Habu in the ancient Thebes city and you can reach it via Egypt family tours, it is well-known for its exquisitely maintained reliefs that show the pharaoh's military exploits and triumphs. In addition, the temple functioned as a stronghold and housed the pharaoh's officials.
9- Hatshepsut Temple
Hatshepsut, the female pharaoh, erected the magnificent Temple of Hatshepsut to honor both herself and the deity Amun. It is renowned for its distinctive design, which includes three terraces and a colonnaded construction. It is situated in the Valley of the Kings. The achievements and heavenly birth of the queen are also shown in well-preserved reliefs at the temple.
10- Temple of Abydos
One of the most revered and ancient Egyptian temples is the Abydos Temple. It is dedicated to the god Osiris and was thought to be the deity's resting place. The Osirian myth, which narrates the tale of Osiris' assassination and resurrection, attributes much of its fame to the temple's exquisitely adorned walls.
The temples of ancient Egypt are important historical and cultural monuments in addition to being beautiful architectural temples that you will explore with Golavita Travel Egypt. Egyptian temples offer an insight into the values, traditions, and way of life of this ancient civilization. These temples that you will explore during Egypt budget tours are a vital part of our worldwide legacy because they never stop amaze and inspire people everywhere.
