Cairo’s Valley Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Valley Temple, which was constructed in the mid-to-late twenty-sixth century BC, served as the residence of Pharaoh Khafre.

It remained buried under the ground until the nineteenth century AD, making it the best-preserved edifice from the Fourth Dynasty.

If we compare it to the subsequent temples of the Fifth and Sixth dynasties, which are more ornately adorned, Khafre’s Temple is highly unique and of a more straightforward style, according to Egyptian norms.

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Location:

The Valley Temple, along with the three Pyramids, is the most visited attraction in Egypt and is located approximately 30 minutes from downtown Cairo.

History:

In addition to the Pyramid on the east side, there was also a mortuary Temple and a covered causeway connecting to the Valley Temple.

These valley temples have been the subject of discussion because they might have been used for the mummification process or for what was known as the ‘opening of the mouth,’ a rite in which the ‘ka’ entered the body of the dead person, which has been the subject of speculation.

The Temple was buried under the sand until it was discovered by French Egyptologist Auguste Mariette in 1852, which explains why it is in such good condition now.

The temple, which is constructed of limestone and is faced with polished Aswan granite, faces east and is used to open into a dock.

After passing through a tiny antechamber, you will come to a T-shaped hall with massive architraves supported by square pillars, in front of which stood diorite sculptures of Chephren.

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