Caves and other structures to the side of the Hatshepsut mortuary temple, made in the limestone cliffs

Most visitors to famous sites such as the Hatshepsut mortuary temple have a set agenda, they come to the place, admire the beauty and the history, and then continue with the rest of their tour. It is the professionals who do the digging and excavation to unearth more history, such as these caves and gate right next to the Hatshepsut mortuary temple, dug in the limestone hills that surround the temple.
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