Valley Temple of Khafre Travel Guide: Top Sights in Egypt, Tours &

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Valley Temple of Khafre- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Historical & Cultural; Egypt; 5 Reviews

Suggested Duration: 2 hours

The Valley Temple of Khafre, part of the larger funerary complex at Giza, is located near the base of the Great Pyramid. It is connected to the pyramid by a covered causeway and serves as one of the key structures in the burial process. The temple is believed to have been used for rituals such as mummification or the "opening of the mouth" ceremony, which allowed the deceased's spirit to enter the body. Remarkably well-preserved, the temple remained buried under desert sand until its rediscovery in the 19th century. The structure is known for its grand limestone and granite blocks, with several statues of Khafre adorning the interior.

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Reviews of Valley Temple of Khafre

Adie Klein

4
Reviewed: 2024-03-07

A very interesting temple dedicated to death and mummification. Whats amazing is the red granite wall joints, which are so exact. It's located next to the Sphinx, and is used mainly as a entry to the Sphinx.
Pong Lenis

5
Reviewed: 2024-01-04

Everything in and around this area is truly eye popping jaw dropping. It’s absolutely majestic, this phenomenal place truly speaks for itself. It’s a must see before your feet leave this earth.
deependablereviews

5
Reviewed: 2023-07-22

One of the more peaceful areas on the pyramid grounds. The temple leads to a nice viewing area for the sphinx. The structure is really cool to look at from the inside with all the columns and beams of stone.
S Hetherington

5
Reviewed: 2023-01-22

Visited on 8 October 2022. Included with the Cairo Pass. Be sure not to miss the Valley Temple. Best visited in the early morning when the Pyramids open to avoid the deluge of bus tour groups. Located to the left of the Sphinx you need to meander through the valley temple in order to view the Sphinx. Pay attention to the massive blocks on the outer wall and inside the complex. The stonework is so fine that one cannot insert a piece of paper between the blocks which use no mortar. Pay attention to the walkway up to the Sphinx where the stone blocks mirror each other on both sides near the doorway. This was allegedly built using copper tools and is probably older than what academia states.
Brian Helms

5
Reviewed: 2022-03-30

Its everything we imagined!! Get here early to avoid the crowds and the heat. Go to sphinx last after pyramids and you are right by the exit in to the giza neighborhood and the world famous pizza hut with the view of the sphinx.