Serabit el-Khadim, Archaeological temple complex in South Sinai, Egypt
The Temple of Hathor stands at an elevation of 1071 meters, featuring multiple chambers decorated with hieroglyphic inscriptions and ancient mining structures.
The temple construction began during the reign of Sesostris I between 1971-1926 BC and remained active through the Middle Kingdom period.
The site contains thirty Proto-Sinaitic inscriptions that mark an essential development in the evolution of alphabetic writing systems.
Visitors need to arrange transportation through local guides and carry sufficient water supplies due to the remote desert location.
The temple walls preserve records of more than 40 mining expeditions conducted by ancient Egyptians to extract turquoise from surrounding deposits.
Location: South Sinai Governorate
Elevation above the sea: 760 m
GPS coordinates: 29.03673,33.45941
Latest update: May 11, 2025 08:47
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