Luxor’s Valley of the Queens is a must-see.

It is located across the West Bank in Luxor, very adjacent to the world-famous Valley of the Kings, and it has its distinct history and architecture that is worth exploring.

The Temple of Hatshepsut, which was the only female Pharaoh in Pharaonic history, is the principal attraction in this region.

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Steps to Take:

In addition to being a one-hour flight from Cairo, three hours by road from the Red Sea resort of Hurghada, and three hours by road from the Egyptian capital of Aswan, Luxor is readily accessible by a variety of modes of transportation, including railways connecting Cairo and Aswan.

A brief history:

The Valley of the Queens was known in ancient times as ‘Ta Set Neferu,’ which was a word that denoted a location of beauty as well as a place where royal offspring and spouses might be found.

Because it also includes the graves of prominent officials (who were interred here long before the first Queen was buried in this valley during the XIX Dynasty) and royal offspring, it is known as the Valley of the Queens, which is a misnomer.

At the age of 12, princes were educated by clergy and scribes and then apprenticed to military commanders.

They were also taught swimming, riding, and shooting by officers. Although little is known about the education of princesses, numerous queens were well-versed in statecraft and architecture, according to historical records.

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