The temple was built by Hatshepsut, a woman who ruled Egypt as a pharaoh. A team of researchers found objects that the ancient workers had buried when they began construction of the temple.

Egypt unveiled a series of archaeological discoveries near Luxor, including 4,000-year-old tombs of high-ranking officials and intricate artwork dating back to the reign of Queen Hatshepsut.

Built to honor Amon-Re (ancient Egypt's sun god) and the female pharaoh Hatshepsut (who was believed to have descended from Amon-Re), the Temple of Hatshepsut stands out for its grand architecture ...