Madinet Habu

While it is not among the most well-traveled sites on the West Bank, Medinat Habu is considered by many visitors to be among the most impressive sights they see in Luxor. This temple complex is impressively preserved, especially in comparison to the Ramesseum, on which its plan is based. While the Ramesseum was built by a more famous pharaoh (Ramesses II), Medinat Habu,

commissioned by Ramesses III, is a much more impressive sight, its pylon and many of its walls are still intact, and many more of the original paintings are visible on its carved surfaces. Ramesses III (reign 1184–1153 BC) was the last of the great pharaohs of Egypt. After his reign, Egypt began a long decline that led to it being ruled by foreign powers for the majority of its history after the New Kingdom.

Madinet Habu

After the empire stretched to its furthest extremes under Ramesses II, the pressure of invasion threats from multiple frontiers eventually proved too much. Ramesses III was the last pharaoh to whom there were great building projects attributed, and this temple complex was the biggest of them. During his reign, Madinat Habu functioned as a walled city with a temple and

Madinet Habu

an administrative center inside walls that protected the inhabitants of the area during hard times. Later on, the complex became a walled town for

Coptic Christians live in the area. The first impression of the temple is immediately imposing, as you enter through a massive stone gate that seems

out of place in Egypt. It is a Ptolemaic addition to the complex that hides the main feature of the complex behind it—the Temples of Ramesses III,

with its towering pylon with relief carvings still very well preserved, depicting the king defeating Egypt’s rivals, Libya and the Sea Peoples. The

Temples continue from there into several courtyards with well-preserved reliefs and columns, many with their coloring still intact, and leading into

a final hypostyle hall.

FAQs

What are the must-see temples in Egypt? +

Temple at Abydos - one of the oldest temples in Egypt. Temple of Hathor in Denera - one of the best preserved ancient temples in Egypt. Karnak temple complex - one of the most famous temples in Egypt. Luxor temple - one of the great temples of Egypt.

What are the top 3 tourist attractions in Egypt? +

Pyramids of Giza. The Pyramids of Giza are undoubtedly one of the most extraordinary human feats on the planet. ... The Nile. The Nile River has served as an unwavering life force to the Egyptian people for thousands of years. ... The Valley of the Kings. ... The Red Sea.

Which Egyptian king married his daughter? +

Akhenaten married his oldest daughter. Nefertiti had 4 daughters and he wanted a son to rule after him. This is arguably the strangest carving from the whole of Egyptian history.

Which temple is better, Karnak or Luxor? +

Karnak Temple is a massive, sprawling complex focused on scale and ancient history, while Luxor Temple is smaller, better preserved, and more intimate, situated directly in the city center. Karnak is best visited in the morning for its vastness, whereas Luxor is perfect during sunset/night for its illuminated, romantic atmosphere. Both are connected by the Avenue of Sphinxes

What are the 7 wonders of the world Egypt? +

Seven Wonders of Egypt Great Pyramid of Giza. Great Pyramid of Giza. ... The Great Sphinx, Giza. The Great Sphinx, Giza. ... Temple of Luxor, Luxor. ... Cairo. ... Saqqara, South of Cairo. ... Temple of Karnak, Al-Karnak.

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