We visited this Temple as part of a days sightseeing. The carvings on the colonnades at the Temple of Medinat Habu were so impressive we were glad we included this in our itinerary. if you have a chance to go there please do.
RAnother amazing place - get there early, avoid the crowds and heat - always a lot of walking involved but take your time and absorbe the expirence, go with a qualified guide - egyptogist - get lost in your imagination
Amazing little temple and my favourite in Luxor! simply because of the detail and how well preserved it is. only takes 10-15 minutes to explore but it will take your breath away.
This site is not on many of the traditional itineraries, but it is breathtaking. Built by Ramses III, the wall art is incredible and the stories it tells are so clear and vivid. The architecture is imposing and it is easy to imagine what this temple looked like in ancient times. Be sure to notice all of the preserved mudbrick walls and structures, along with the nilometer.Come with a guide and you'll never forget Ramses III-- which was his goal all along!
It is far better than the temple of hatsheput in terms of original preserved architecture.It will give u a preview of what one can see at om kombu nd other famous temples on the way to Aswan
Most tour companies do not include this site in their standard itinerary. Personally, I find that to be a great mistake as this is one of the best preserved funerary temples. When in Luxor I stay at the hotel across the road (Habu Hotel) and am enthralled by the view of the temple both day and night. I haven't been inside for a few years and decided it was time to visit again. What makes this temple rather unusual are the deep carvings on the walls and the depicting of the piles of hands cut from the foe killed in Ramses III famous battle. Once you have taken your tour go across the road to to Habu Hotel and sit in the shade for a cup of tea, coffee, water, soda, etc. Ask for Mohamed or Resha (same guy) and say hi for me (Sara). He can also cook a snack or lunch and he is a GREAT cook.
Worth seeing but if you are pressed for time you could skip it if you had to. Make sure you go to Karnak though!
Visited here on our Nile cruise itinarary as an alternative to Edfu which was off the books due to security concerns. This temple was a real treat. It is fairly well preserved and still has some of the original brightly coloured carvings in place. Definitely worth including on a tour of ancient Egyptian sites.
I love this place - the setting is so impressive and the legends surrounding Hatchepsut are fascinating. We arranged our own taxi driver to take us here and back to our hotel, buying tickets on arrival at the Temple. This is way cheaper that an arranged tour.
This a temple definitely worth the trip to see! What is especially interesting are the 3D hieroglyphs along the back wall to the left of the temple. When you are looking at them turn to your right head straight to the wall and look for his private bathroom and shower as well as his throne pedestal!