Speos Artemidos, Ancient rock temple at Minya Governorate, Egypt
The temple complex features two rock-cut structures carved into the eastern cliffs of the Nile River, dedicated to the deity Pakhet.
Queen Hatshepsut commissioned one of the temples in the 18th Dynasty, incorporating a long dedicatory text that denounces the Hyksos rulers.
The temple walls display numerous inscriptions and reliefs depicting religious ceremonies and ancient Egyptian rituals dedicated to goddess Hathor.
The archaeological site sits at an elevation of 78 meters and requires guided tours to access the carved temples and tombs.
The decorated tombs within the complex contain Coptic inscriptions dating back to the period of Alexander the Great.
Location: Minya Governorate
Elevation above the sea: 78 m
GPS coordinates: 27.90417,30.87306
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:43
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