With no sign of the mortuary temple now and no buildings nearby, they look rather like a pair of ancient rulers sitting, and watching, silently over their kingdom.
Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, Luxor
For the Pharoahs of Ancient Egypt, looting of their tombs by grave robbers was a big problem.
Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens, Luxor
When it comes to photo opportunities, the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens has to be the worst.
Avenue of the Sphinx and Luxor Temple, Luxor
The path was originally lined with more than a thousand Sphinx, many of which laid in ruins underneath the city of Luxor as time built over the historical site.
Karnak Temple, Luxor
The really impressive facts about the temple are not immediately obvious when you walk around it on your own.