The temple of Queen Hatshepsut - ancient landmark, which is located in the desert near Thebes, or rather at Deir El-Bahri. The temple was found during excavations in the 19th century along with the discovery of several mortuary temples.

In ancient times, the temple was called Djeser Djeseru, which translated means "sacred". It was built during the nine years between 1482 1473 BCE to the seventh year of the reign of the female Pharaoh Hatshepsut. The architecture of the temple was engaged in the Senmut, who was known as an outstanding architect and statesman.

The temple has a resemblance to the Palace tomb of Mentuhotep and even considered its continuation, despite the fact that he is bigger. The structure is partially embedded in the mountain, its breadth is about forty metres. Its main component are three large terraces, decorated with rows of columns of white limestone, visually similar to honeycombs. In the center of each terrace there is a ramp leading upstairs. Inside the temple - a large number of premises that were sanctuaries and funerary rooms. The main decoration of the temple are numerous statues and sphinxes with the face of the Queen, as well as ancient paintings depicting various events in the reign of Queen. The lower terrace adjacent to the long path width of about forty feet, which are planted myrrh trees and exposed sandy sphinxes. To the temple are three stages in the form of large terraces. Before on these terraces were broken, whole gardens, trees, equipped ponds.

Queen Hatshepsut became sole ruler of Egypt after the death of her husband Thutmose II and the first year of the reign began construction of Grand buildings, including a tomb for himself. As a result the rock temple became the largest and richest edifice of the time. The place for the building of the temple was chosen by chance. Due to its proximity to the temple of Mentuhotep, who became the founder of the eighteenth dynasty pharaohs, Hatshepsut wanted to emphasize his right to the throne.