Row of standing pillars, but without a roof, at the Hatshepsut mortuary temple near Luxor in Egypt

For a structure that was built in the 14th century BC, it is pretty remarkable how much of the structure is still standing. In this photo, you can see a part of the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut that is no longer in perfect condition - the roof has come down, but the pillars are still standing.
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