Medinet Habu – Luxor's hidden gem

Medinet Habu – Hidden gem Medinet Habu Temple is not included in the boat trip along the Nile River. When coming to Luxor, most people will go to Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and 2 statues giant Memnon. But few people know that just about 2km from the Valley of the Kings is Medinet Habu - the hidden gem of Egypt. The Medinet Habu temple has three halls, each located one after the other and the last hall has three entrances, one of which leads to where the boat of the god Amun is said to be. Medinet Habu plays an important role in understanding the life and dynastic background of Pharaph Rameses III. One of the most valuable things of this temple are the countless reliefs carved in stone on the walls and pillars. Every corner has a relief or a hieroglyphic inscription depicting history such as the war of Pharaoh Ramesses III with the Libyans, with the Sea People, the Amorite war, the scene of Rameses III praying and offering offerings to god Amun, Rameses III celebrates victory, gods and everyday scenes in ancient Egypt.