temple of seti i

306kimberlys

OK, my visit here was in 2012, but this is another overlooked gem. You can tell the decoration done under Seti, because it is raised relief, while that finished under his son Ramesses II is sunk relief. Seti went for quality in his monuments, while Ramesses went for size. Smaller than Medinet Habu, and you may have it all to yourself.

longbsim

Not he most well know temple on the west bank but certainly worth a visit if time allows. It is an intimate temple with lovely bas-reliefs

JaranBaica

Go and see this lovely new Kingdom temple, often missed by tours! Good reliefs and pretty bunched papyrus columns.

404DavidR

Worth the trip to Abydos from Luxor just to see this temple. Ramses 2 tried to overprint his images on his Father Set1's temple, but the signs of his father are there if you look for them.

taffymhd1968

The northernmost Temple of Millions of Years on the West Bank at Luxor is that of Seti I. Just down before you turn up to Deir el-Bahri, this small temple is truly amazing and when i visited in September 2014 was very, very quiet.You have to buy your ticket at the small office just after the Colossi of Memnon back down the road but at 30LE Adult and 15LE Student/children it is very little to visit such a nice temple.Nineteenth Century travelers called it the Temple of Qurna, while locals call it Qasr el-Rubaiq. In ancient times, the Egyptians named it "Glorious Seti in the West of Thebes". At one time in ancient Egypt, it is likely that administrative center of Western Thebes was situated here, in the village known as Helf-her-nebes, which means, "City in Front of its Master. It was meant to compliment his greatest monument, the Hypostyle Hall within the Karnak temple complex across the river.So its great value, wonderfully quiet at the moment and great to walk round including up on the wall for some great photos, enjoy!

mrandmrsbotos

After 4 trips to Luxor in 2 years we were looking for something we had not seen. Previous to the flooding it may have been splendid but not worth going out of the way to see. Combine it with Nobles & Mendit Habu to make the trip worth while

VivT923

Loved this Temple. There is so much to se both all around and up on the ceilings. Be careful not to miss this. The whole area and Temple has a feel of serenity to it. So much to see.

Fiona9368

Why more people don't visit this temple is beyond me, it really is beautiful. Entry is 40LE around £4 and there is never anyone here apart form the guardians who are lovely and insisted on making me tea. You seem to get this at the less visited temples, even when you point out you have no money, they are just so hospitable and are interested in your views, on everything from the current situation in Luxor, to the weather back home. I always carry some sweets or pens that are always gratefully excepted.

73bryant

One of the biggest and best of the great tombs of the Valley of the Kings. A very large tomb and some people might suffer from claustrophobia

stoney1961

Another one for the enthusiasts, some fantastic reliefs on the walls, an impressive courtyard with its square columns.

LucyCarvalho

Amazing reliefs - the best in the whole Egypt, the only king list preserved in situ, some of the original roof preserved.

Superkatt

Really beautiful Temple as all the building projects of Seti I are. Exquisite decorations and superb reliefs. Quiet and calm place, as it was meant. Difficult to understand why tourist buses just drive past, but in a way it is good for Temple with a only few interested visitors a day.

hab3

On the day we visited we arrived at about 2pm & we were the 1st tourists all day. Well worth the visit a special mention to the guardian who gave us a tour he speaks good English & reads hieroglyphics. Well worth a good tip.

Egyptmad

Easy to find, easy parking, few tourists. Some good and unique reliefs. Attached palace and granary remains. Good if you know a bit of Egyptology and/or want a quiet monument to explore or contemplate. Not on usual tourist route so no big coach loads of the ignorant.

MarshallJ827

This was my favorite temple on the West Bank. It is not on most tours so there were very few people. The wall decorations were excellent. A very nice Temple Guardian gave me a nice explanation of the temple. I know he did it for money but this man was knowledgeable. He claimed to have worked at the temple for 40 years. I spent a couple of hours just looking at the walls. It was a most pleasant way to spend an afternoon. It can be done in less time, but give it as much time as you can.