Amenhotep III Sun Temple Travel Guide: Top Sights in Egypt, Tours &

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Amenhotep III Sun Temple- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Historical & Cultural; Egypt; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 3 hours

The Sun Temple of Amenhotep III, also known as the Mortuary Temple of Amenhotep III, is located on the western bank of the Nile near Luxor. Built during the 18th Dynasty, it was one of the largest mortuary temples in Thebes, showcasing the grandeur of the Pharaoh's reign. Though much of the temple's structure has been lost to time, the Colossi of Memnon, two monumental statues of Amenhotep III, still stand at the entrance. The temple was dedicated to the sun god and served as a site for rituals, including the Sed Festival, symbolizing Egypt's unification. Recent excavations have revealed additional statues, pottery, and architectural elements, providing further insights into the temple's original purpose and significance.

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Reviews of Amenhotep III Sun Temple

Aysha Mahmood

5
Reviewed: 2024-06-02

Absolutely magnificent and can’t believe such a piece of history exists. Ancient history. There were so many hot air balloons lifting off from here that looked incredible and a “stone bone graveyard” of all the pieces still waiting to be put together. The antiquities department of Egypt is doing a great job.
Ishteaq Hossain

4
Reviewed: 2024-05-20

Good place. Near the road close to valley of the kings of Luxor's west bank. No tickets needed and it's open for all .. It's beautiful ..
Le Dang

4
Reviewed: 2024-04-06

This is one of the stops in our itinerary. Im glad that i got to see it. It was short and very hot at daytime but sure worth visiting
Mark Pitts

5
Reviewed: 2023-10-30

This monument was great to stop to see and get some photos. The parking lot is small, and it is usually very busy. There are restrooms here, but also many vendors who will try to get your attention. Plan only 15 or 20 minutes to walk around and get photos of the two colossi statues
Harold Franken

5
Reviewed: 2023-02-17

Miraculous in sandstone carved statues! But 100m further in the direction of the mountains you can find highly polished as if they where casted in granite statues. Also worthy to visit!