a panoramic view of the mortuary temple of hatshepsut - luxor - egypt

ruins landmark snow rock monument wall geology badlands winter arch wadi history fortification formation building panoramic view mortuary hatshepsut luxor egypt located city considered masterpiece ancient three massive terraces rise desert floor cliffs tomb lies inside massif capped pyramid edge east connected causeway accompanying valley river nile structure points monumental pylon hatshepsut's procession beautiful festival temple's functions identified axes: main east-west axis served receive barque amun-re climax represented life cycle pharaoh coronation