Hatshepsut’s Temple at Deir-el-Bahari was constructed after queen Hatshepsut obtained the status of being considered “god-like” and Kind during the period of 1479-1458BCE. The constructor of the temple was determined to be her steward, tutor of Neferu-Ra, and possibly the potential “lover” of Hatshepsut herself. Her temple was modeled after the mortuary temple of Mentuhotep II. He was the considerable Thebian King who established the 11th Dynasty & began the center Kingdom of Egypt (2040-1782). Hatshepsut’s temple was excessively & purposely created in such a grand stature to represent the “greatness” of Hatshepsut during the era of her rule. The Sanctuary was created for the colossal Ruler Hatshepsut (eighteenth dynasty), to honor her accomplishments and to fill in as a funerary Sanctuary for her, and in
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The vertical projections and hole of the bluffs are resounded in the example of dull and lights made by the corridors on the three patios. The rising of the inclines and patios offers accentuation to the taking off bluffs. The architecture behind the design of Hatshepsut’s temple of Deir-el-Bahari must begin with the layout of the temple. The structure is adhered to a cliffside (carved out of the cliffside). The temple made to commemorate the noble men & women are displayed outside of the temple while the actual bodies of the esteemed are buried within the cliffside behind of the actual temple itself. The design of the mortuary temple was surprisingly axial due to the treks that visitors and subjects would have to traverse from front to back to reach their destination. Walking through the first courtyard (ground level), one could go directly through the archways on either side (which led down alleys to small ramps up to the second level) or stroll up the central ramp, whose entrance was flanked by statues of lions. On the second level, there were two reflecting pools and
The vertical projections and hole of the bluffs are resounded in the example of dull and lights made by the corridors on the three patios. The rising of the inclines and patios offers accentuation to the taking off bluffs. The architecture behind the design of Hatshepsut’s temple of Deir-el-Bahari must begin with the layout of the temple. The structure is adhered to a cliffside (carved out of the cliffside). The temple made to commemorate the noble men & women are displayed outside of the temple while the actual bodies of the esteemed are buried within the cliffside behind of the actual temple itself. The design of the mortuary temple was surprisingly axial due to the treks that visitors and subjects would have to traverse from front to back to reach their destination. Walking through the first courtyard (ground level), one could go directly through the archways on either side (which led down alleys to small ramps up to the second level) or stroll up the central ramp, whose entrance was flanked by statues of lions. On the second level, there were two reflecting pools and