Medinet Habu

Today in : Egypt
First trace of activity : ca. 14th century B.C.E
Last trace of activity : ca. 3rd century B.C.E
Recorded names : Djemi, Djeme, Djamet, Tjamet, مدينة هابو, Médinet Habou, Temple of Amun, Temple of Ramesses III, Temple of Ay & Horemheb

Description : Medinet Habu (Arabic: Arabic: مدينة هابو‎; Egyptian: Tjamet or Djamet; Coptic: Djeme or Djemi) is an archaeological locality situated near the foot of the Theban Hills on the West Bank of the River Nile opposite the modern city of Luxor, Egypt. Although other structures are located within the area, the location is today associated almost exclusively (and indeed, most synonymously) with the Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III.

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