Pyramids & Temples of Egypt - The Egyptian pyramids and temples are some of the most famous and enduring architectural marvels of the ancient world. The pyramids were built as tombs for pharaohs and their consorts during the Old and Middle Kingdom periods of Ancient Egypt, while the temples were constructed as places of worship for the gods. The pyramids were built using large blocks of limestone and granite, and were meticulously designed to align with the stars and the cardinal directions. The

Deir el-Medina, is an ancient Egyptian works village which was home to the artisans who worked on the tombs in the Valley of the Kings and tombs of the Queens during the 18th to 20th Dynasties of the New Kingdom of Egypt The settlement's ancient name was Set maat "The Place of Truth", and the workmen who lived there were called "Servants in the Place of Truth . West bank of Luxor Mo... - Tour guide Mo Tuthmosis III. Key of Luxor