{"id":174900,"date":"2021-10-22T10:55:06","date_gmt":"2021-10-22T05:25:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/?p=174900"},"modified":"2023-02-01T13:51:26","modified_gmt":"2023-02-01T08:21:26","slug":"egyptian-temples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/egyptian-temples\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Magnificent Egyptian Temples That Tell A Great Many Tales Of The Bygone Era"},"content":{"rendered":"

Egypt is known as the land of old charm and mystery, and if you are planning a trip to Egypt this year, there are many places which you can visit to make your trip memorable. And you can start by exploring the country\u2019s ancient Egyptian temples. The Ancient Egyptian civilization had lasted for more than 3,000 years, in which many rulers made their mark by building monumental pyramids, temples in Egypt, sphinxes and many historical monuments. So make sure you make your Egypt tour complete by visiting these marvellous monuments at least once.<\/p>\n

10 Most Beautiful Temples In Egypt<\/h2>\n

To make things easier, we have created a list of Egyptian temples, which you can visit and witness the beauty and skill that reflects in the architecture of Egyptian temples.<\/p>\n

Temple of Luxor<\/a> Medinet Habu<\/a> Temple of Kom Ombo<\/a> Temple of Philae<\/a> Temple of Edfu<\/a> Temple of Seti I<\/a> Temple of Hatshepsut<\/a> Abu Simbel<\/a> Karnak Temple Complex<\/a> Colossi of Memnon<\/a><\/div>\n

1. Temple of Luxor<\/h3>\n
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This magnificent temple is located on the east bank of the Nile, with the Temple of Luxor being the focal point. This city in ancient times was known as Thebes, the construction of the temple was initiated under the reign of the New Kingdom pharaoh named Amenophis III in 1392 BC, and was completed by Ramesses II. The Temple of Luxor was used to celebrate festivals and many ancient rituals which also included the annual Theban festival of Opet.<\/p>\n

The main entrance of the temple originally had 6 colossal statues of Ramesses, out of which 2 are still standing today. The entire temple is built from sandstone, which has pylons about 70 feet high. You can also admire the huge statues, obelisks and the peristyle courtyard inside the temple. The columns inside the temple have been inscribed with hieroglyphics that tell the tales of the pharaoh’s heroic achievements during their rule. There are many facilities available in the city of Luxor, so if you would like to spend the night in the city, you can easily get any hotel that is suitable for your budget.<\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong> Luxor City, Luxor, Luxor Governorate, Egypt
\nTimings:<\/strong> 6 AM – 10 PM
\nEntry fees:<\/strong> INR 400<\/p>\n

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