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In the eighteenth dynasty of Ancient Egypt, you will learn that Hatshepsut was the fifth pharaoh. She was one of the country’s most successful pharaohs and certainly the longest-reigning indigenous woman in Egyptian’s history.

Although you must note that Queen Hatshepsut is not the first Egyptian queen that governed over the people; Queen Sobekneferu preceded her, as did Merneith of the first dynasty. Other notable names of female pharaohs that are still being studied today include Nimaethap, Nefertiti, Neferneferuaten, and Twosret. (You must also consider non-indigenous Egyptian dynasties, such as pharaoh Cleopatra).

However, it should be noted that Hatshepsut’s reign was a long and prosperous one. Although the beginning of her reign was filled with warfare, it eventually transformed into a very peaceful generation.As the years passed, she was also able to strengthen the trading relationships and in the long run, this increased the wealth of Egypt, allowing the country to introduce a higher caliber of Egyptian architecture, this was something that no other areas in the world can be compared to.

The temple of the Queens Hatshepsut is still standing and is one of the most popular Egyptian attractions today. It is located in Deir el-Bahri, which is a complex of mortuary temples and tombs found on the west bank of the Nile River just across from Luxor.

Djeser-Djeseru

The Djeser-Djeseru, which means “the Holy of Holies”, holds the Queen Hatshepsut Temple. This structure was put up by Senemut. Senemut was the queen’s royal steward and architect of the temple, and according to some theorists Hatshepsut’s lover. The temple was made for Hatshepsut’s post-death worship as well as for the glory of Amun, the Egyptian God. Djeser-Djeseru is built atop a series of colonnaded terraces accessible by long ramps. It is universally considered one of ancient Egypt’s most “incomparable of monuments”, standing 97 feet tall.

Of course, in today’s time the structure is a giant artifact of what was once a beautiful, extravagantly colored temple with numerous ornaments and gardens. As the years pass, it has experienced decay, although most of the parts of its architecture remains even after several years.

Safety at the Temple of Hatshepsut

With the help of the Tourist and Antiques Police, you can be assured that traveling to the Hatshepsut Temple is safe which are composed of attendants who watch over the people for their safety as well as to make sure that a visit to this place is safe.

The Queen Hatshepsut Temple is a great landmark to visit on any Egypt trip, as she was one of the most famous of female rulers (often called the first “great woman”) and the construction of her dedicated temple remains of Egypt’s greatest wonders.

The country of Scotland is a fine destination to take a couple of weeks vacation in. The country is perfect for a large number of diverse vacations, with extensive regions of lovely countryside with magnificent amounts of sites of outstanding natural beauty (perfect for ramblers, hill-walkers, hikers, mountain climbers and the likes). The country also has some of the most excellent tourist attractions, including, some of the most impressive galleries and museums in Great Britain, awesome sites, fortified houses, stately homes, castles and historical buildings plus much, much more. In the article below I discuss Stranraer.

The town of Stranraer is located in Dumfries & Galloway in the south of Scotland, it is renowned for being where you can catch a ferry to Belfast, Northern Ireland. Unfortunately the largest numbers of visitors fail to see the visitor attractions in the surrounding countryside and the town itself. This is a bit of a puzzle, if you arrive at the port, and book a room in a bed & breakfast in Stranraer, a day or two early you could see a selection of the visitor attractions prior to catching your ferry to Belfast.

There are a few places to see in Stranraer including the Castle of St John in the heart of Stranraer. St John’s was built at the very beginning of the 16th century as a residence for Ninian Adair of Kilhurst (the Laird of Wigtownshire). The structure was restored, in the year nineteen eighty eight/eighty nine, by Wigtown District Council who opened it to the public in 1990.

Another place to visit close to Stranraer is Castle Kennedy Gardens. Castle Kennedy forms the centrepiece of the garden which are situatedon a hill between 2 lochs (it is important to note that you are no longer allowed to visit the ruined castle. The landscaped gardens spread across an area of 75 acres. You can buy plants from a store which has reared them from seed collected in the garden.

Another delightful place worth visiting is Glenluce Abbey. Although the abbey is ruined (in truth the most ruined of three of Cistercian monasteries located in this region of Scotland) it has a spectacular fifteenth-century Chapter House. Other places worth consideration include, the Mull of Galloway, Portpatrick, Port Logan and the Machars.

If you are thinking about havinf a vacation in Scotland you will be pleased to hear that there is a reasonable selection of Stranraer hotels. Please take a look at our comprehensive list of Stranraer hotels and guest house accommodation.

For a long time tourism to the remote Scottish islands has only been the privilege of the very rich.  During the last few decades, the Highland infrastructure has improved considerably. The result of this is the islands are now accessible to all budgets and islands such as  the Outer Hebrides (also known as the Western Isles) can now be reached via plane or ferry. One of the key reasons why folk take a vacation in islands, such as Benbecula and similar, is that, although tourism is a major contributor to the local economy, they are generally unspoiled. In the article below I introduce the reader to the small village of Leverburgh on Harris in the Western Isles of Scotland. Leverburgh is the 2nd largest settlement on the island with the town of Tarbert being the larger.

One of the main attractions of the Isle of Harris is the huge selection of incredibly beautiful sandy beaches which are situated along the west coast of the island. The beaches feature the cleanest waters in the UK. Beaches such as Nisabost, Luskintyre, Huishnish and Seilabost prove the most popular, however you must not expect to be confronted with huge numbers of buckets and spades, sand castles, beach towels and wind breaks because  it is extremely common to discover yourself the only person enjoying the astonishing panoramas.

The majority of the finest beaches are found on the south of the island and all are within a few minutes drive from Leverburgh. The village features a selection of accommodation including Grimisdale Guest House, with quality self catering houses and cottages a short distance away and a few vital amenities such as a general store, Leverburgh is a superb place to base yourself for a touring vacation of the Western Isles.

Lodging in Harris bed and breakfast is a relaxing experience. The hospitality of Harris is world renowned and all accommodation providers work incredibly hard to ensure that all clients have an excellent vacation. Hotels and guest houses are always incredibly clean with clean bedding and towels and if you are in need of advice staff are always approachable.

The unique landscape of the Western Isles is home to a a wide range of flora & fauna, some of these are extremely rare or unique species. While you will rarely find a naturally growing tree on the Isle of Harris you will find a small selection of plantations in various parts of the islands. A few small pine forests where planted long ago and, thankfully the vast majority of recent plantations are of native species more suitable to the unique environment and certainly far more appealing to the eye.

The impact of man upon the Isle of Harris is incredible in the distant past Harris was completely tree covered. When mankind first settled on the islands of the Outer Hebrides, thousands of years ago, they lived along the coast. Surviving by fishing and hunting, and using the trees as fuel, they eventually settled further inland. Today fishing is still an important contributor to the local economy and most inhabitants live on a croft (a small farm where they grow crops such as potatoes.

Crofting (farming a croft) creates land which is perfect for endangered and rare birds such as the Corncrake. A great many species of flora and fauna, Golden Eagles are often seen flying above and around Leverburgh are countless excellent areas to go birdwatching. Yearly numerous bird watchers arrive on the islands to catch a brief glimpse of a rare bird. Many tourists choose to spend some time in Leverburgh and then catch the ferry over to the Uists to visit such places as the RSPB sanctuary.

If you are planning a vacation on the island please take a look at our listings of Harris hotel accommodation