Around Deir al-Bahari, the famous mortuary temple in Luxor, Egypt, a number of new discoveries were made. The temple was built by Hatshepsut, a woman who ruled Egypt as a pharaoh.

Egyptologists have long claimed the statuary of Hatshepsut in Luxor was wantonly destroyed, it may have been "ritually deactivated" instead.

After her death, Hatshepsut’s names and representations such as statues were systematically erased from her monuments.

Temple of Hatshepsut is ranked #1 out of 9 things to do in Luxor. See pictures and our review of Temple of Hatshepsut.

Scholars have long believed that Hatshepsut’s spiteful successor wanted to destroy every image of her, but the truth may be more nuanced.

Archaeologists unearth pieces, near the Queen Hatshepsut Valley Temple's in Deir El-Bahari on the Nile's west bank in Luxor, Egypt, January 8, 2025. — Reuters Archaeologists have discovered ...

A number of new discoveries have been made near the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut in Egypt. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...

Archaeologists unearthed roughly 1,500 decorated stone blocks that once made up part of Hatshepsut's valley temple. Ahmad Hasaballah / Getty Images Ancient Egypt was primarily ruled by men, with ...

Egypt has unveiled several discoveries near the famed city of Luxor including ancient rock-cut tombs and burial shafts dating back 3,600 years.

Egypt unveils new discoveries near Luxor, including 3,600-year-old burial shafts Archaeologists find sealed coffin, archery bows in Queen Hatshepsut’s Valley Temple, dating back to 16th century ...