The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut ⚱️👑 - The Erased Queen Who Defied T

Perched against the limestone cliffs of Luxor’s west bank (where the sun "dies" each evening), this three-tiered colonnaded temple stands as a ghostly testament to Egypt’s most powerful female pharaoh—a ruler nearly wiped from history. 🏛️ Why This Temple Haunts Us • Architectural Marvel: Carved into the mountain, its clean lines and desert-pink hues contrast sharply with the valley’s chaos. • Systemic Erasure: After her death, Thutmose III (her stepson) smashed her statues, chiseled off her cartouches, and buried her obelisks—but failed to kill her legacy. • Irony of Immortality: In trying to erase her, Thutmose III preserved her story. Now, she’s more famous than ever. 👑 Hatshepsut’s Untold Story • The Original "Girlboss": Married her half-brother (Thutmose II), then seized power as regent for his infant son... and never let go. • Divine PR Stunt: Claimed the god Amun fathered her (look for the divine birth scenes on temple walls!). • Peace & Prosperity: Avoided wars, launched trade expeditions to Punt (Somalia), and filled Egypt’s coffers with gold and incense. 🌍✨ 🔍 What’s Left to See? ✅ Fragmented Reliefs: Scenes of her fake beard and coronation, half-destroyed but defiant. ✅ Sun Court: Where offerings were made to Amun—now bathed in golden light at sunset. ☀️ ✅ Chapel of Hathor: Cow-headed goddess columns (her patron deity). #Hatshepsut #ForgottenQueen #Luxor #AncientEgypt #WomenInHistory #Archaeology #LostCivilizations