Temple of Khnum. The temple of Esna is dedicated to the god Khnum.

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The city of Esna was known as “Lunyt” and was the capital of nomo III of Upper Egypt during the Ptolemaic and Roman periods. The Temple of Esna is known as “the Temple of Jnum”.
The Temple was dedicated to the triad of Esna; Jnum, Anuket, and Seshat. The temple's construction began in the XVII Dynasty during the reign of Thutmosis III and Amenhotep II. Then it was extended during the period of the Ptolemies and Romans.
It was known as “Lates Niloticus” (Nile Perch) as a Greek-Roman name. This name was related to the goddess Neith (goddess of hunting and fishing).

Temple of Khnum

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Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. West Bank, Luxor, Nile Valley, Egypt

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Hatshepsut's temple is one of the world’s most striking architectural masterpieces, but perhaps even more noteworthy is the woman who commissioned it.
Beneath the sheer, stark cliffs of Deir el Bahri, the mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut reveals one of the most extraordinary reigns in Egyptian history.
Stepped platforms, pillared porticoes, and vibrant reliefs set against the desert backdrop make it one of the world’s most striking architectural masterpieces, but perhaps even more noteworthy is the woman who commissioned it.
The eldest daughter of King Thutmose I, Hatshepsut first assumed the role of queen regent during the 18th dynasty after the death of her husband, Thutmose II. Although her stepson, Thutmose III, eventually came of age, she adopted the title of pharaoh and ruled for more than two decades.
She was one of ancient Egypt's first female pharaohs.

The Temple of Hatshepsut

Tourists visiting the ancient ruins of the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut in Luxor, Egypt

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Temple of Khnum. The temple of Esna is dedicated to the god Khnum.

Tourists visiting the ancient ruins of the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut in Luxor, Egypt

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