Egyptian
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Step Pyramid of Djoser
Saqqara, Egypt
The Step Pyramid at Djoser is the oldest stone pyramid in Egypt and an important development in Ancient Egyptian architecture. Its architect, Imhotep, was later deified.
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Edfu Temple
Edfu, Egypt
Dating from the Ptolemaic Dynasty, the Temple of Horus at Edfu is the best-preserved and the second-largest temple in Egypt. It is a popular stop located about halfway between Luxor and Aswan.
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Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut
Luxor, Egypt
This three-tiered mortuary temple is dedicated to Hatshepsut, a female pharaoh who reigned 1503-1482 BC. Built against a cliff face, the great complex contains ancient statues and carvings.
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Templo de Debod
Madrid, Spain
Beautifully situated on a reflecting pool near the Plaza de España, this Egyptian temple dates from the 4th century BCE and was brought to Madrid in 1971.
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Ramesseum
Luxor, Egypt
This is the mortuary temple of Pharaoh Ramses II, who ruled for 67 years during the 13th century BC, the apogee of Ancient Egypt's power and glory.
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Medinet Habu
Egypt
A huge complex second only to Karnak in size and better preserved, Medinet Habu is home to the Mortuary Temple of Ramses III, erected around 1180 BCE. It features a huge pylon and many reliefs, plus an older temple by Hatshepsut.
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Bent Pyramid
Dahshur, Egypt
Built by Pharaoh Sneferu, the Bent Pyramid was the first true pyramid, as opposed to a step pyramid. Its unusual angle probably results from a necessary last-minute adjustment to the angle.
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North Pyramid
Dahshur, Egypt
The Red or North Pyramid in Dahshur is the third largest pyramid in Egypt. It belonged to the Fourth Dynasty Pharaoh Sneferu, father of Khufu, who built the Great Pyramid of Giza.
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Great Pyramid of Khufu
Giza, Egypt
The Great Pyramid of Khufu at Giza is the largest single building ever constructed. Originally 479 ft (146 m) in height, it still stands at an awe-inspiring 449 ft (137 m).
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Egyptian Antiquities Department
The Louvre's Department of Egyptian Antiquities is exceptionally rich, thanks to major acquisition under Charles VIII and later private donation and purchase. The objects in this department date from the prehistoric period (c.
