Medinet Habu
Monument · West Bank, Luxor

Medinet Habu

Photo: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Medinet Habu holds the temple complex built by Ramesses III. The walls carry reliefs of battles against the Sea Peoples and scenes of temple rituals. A small palace and administrative buildings stand within the enclosure.

On day 2 of Luxor: Valley of the Kings

Good to know

Tickets
Check current prices at the site or official sources.
Time needed
Two to three hours.
Best time
Early morning to avoid heat.
Getting there
Cross the Nile by ferry from Luxor East Bank then take a taxi or bicycle.

Itineraries with Medinet Habu

Day 2 of Luxor: Valley of the Kings

The West Bank

How Medinet Habu fits into a day.
  1. 6:30Valley of the KingsWest Bank
  2. 10:30Mortuary Temple of HatshepsutWest Bank
  3. 12:30Colossi of MemnonWest Bank
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Medinet Habu questions

What is inside Medinet Habu?

The main feature is the mortuary temple of Ramesses III with its hypostyle halls and inscribed walls.

How long does a visit to Medinet Habu take?

Most visitors spend two to three hours walking the temple and enclosure.

Can you combine Medinet Habu with other West Bank sites?

Yes. It lies near the Valley of the Kings and Queens and can be visited in the same day.

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