La valle di re

La valle di re

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.