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MohamedFawzy
The Temple of Queen Hatshepsut also known as Deir El-Bahri is located
on the West Bank of Luxor framed by steep cliffs and cut into the side
of the mountain. This magnificent Temple was the inspiration of the
Queen who would be King - Hatshepsut, daughter of Thutmose I. To know
the history of the Temple one needs to know something of the Queen who
built it.
Queen Hatshepsut was prevented by her sex from
succeeding to the throne after her father Thutmose 1st. although as
daughter to the Great Royal wife of Ahmose her lineage made her the only
lawful heir as all his sons were from minor wives. She married her
half-brother Thutmose II and retained the regency during his reign and
co-regency during the subsequent reign of Thutmose III retaining power
in her capable hands
