Large open space in front of the Hatshepsut mortuary temple at Deir el Bahari

The magnificent mortuary temple build by the female Egyptian pharaoh Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari is a spectacular site, also because it seems to be in fairly good condition. It is also made to be tourist friendly, with buses being parked at a distance, from where tourists get onto battery operated vehicles that in turn lead to a large open space in front of the start of the steps leading to the temple.
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