The Dendera Temple Complex, located near Qena, about 60 km north of Luxor, is one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. It is dedicated to Hathor, the goddess of love, beauty, music, and motherhood.

✅ The Temple of Hathor – The main temple, featuring impressive astronomical carvings and a stunning zodiac ceiling.

✅ The Famous Dendera Zodiac – A unique celestial map, now in the Louvre Museum, but a replica remains at the temple.

✅ Underground Crypts – Secret passageways with carvings of sacred rituals.

✅ Rooftop Views – Offers breathtaking views of the surrounding desert and Nile.

✅ Colorful Hieroglyphs – Vibrant blue and gold ceiling decorations depicting ancient Egyptian mythology.

✅ Temple of Seti I – One of the most beautifully decorated temples in Egypt, built by Pharaoh Seti I and completed by Ramses II. It features:

1. The Abydos King List – A chronological list of 76 Egyptian pharaohs.
2. Intricate, well-preserved carvings of gods and pharaohs.

✅ Osireion – A mysterious underground temple believed to be the symbolic tomb of Osiris, featuring massive granite blocks and an enigmatic flooded chamber.

✅ Temple of Ramses II – Another important temple at Abydos, showcasing battle scenes, including the Battle of Kadesh.