Built to honor Amon-Re (ancient Egypt's sun god) and the female pharaoh Hatshepsut (who was believed to have descended from Amon-Re), the Temple of Hatshepsut stands out for its grand architecture ...
The temples are large and offer insight into life in ancient Egypt. Keep in mind that it can get hot (especially in the summer) and no drinks are sold inside, so pack water or purchase ...
the Egyptian Cleopatra was horrifying, yet fascinating to many of Rome’s citizens. Just when she may have thought she was in sight of the Roman throne – the biggest prize in the ancient world ...
El Castillo (The Castle), a 98-foot-tall pyramid, dominates the city, while the Temple of the Warriors features ... beautiful murals depicting the life of the ancient Maya. The three-roomed ...