Thebes - Medinet Habu

 
Prominently situated in the plain to the southeast of the Valley of the Queens, against the backdrop of the desert hills, is the most southerly temple complex in the Theban necropolis, Medinet Habu. It takes its name ("City of Habu") from a Christian village, now abandoned, which grew up within the area of the temple from the fifth C. onwards and was named after the wise Amenhotep, son of Habu.

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Wall paintings in the temple of Medinet Habu, Luxor, Ancient Thebes.Wall paintings in the temple of Medinet Habu, Luxor, Ancient Thebes.
Statues at the Temple of Amun, Medinet Habu in Luxor.Statues at the Temple of Amun, Medinet Habu in Luxor.
Gate to the Medinet Habu in Luxor.Gate to the Medinet Habu in Luxor.
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