Temple of 11th dynasty pharaoh, Menuhotep, at Deir el-Bahri - Hatshepsut's temple, located next to it, was modeled after its tiered design.
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Menuhotep's Temple, Deir el-Bahri
Menuhotep's Temple - 11th Dynasty - Deir el-Bahri
From Jone Johnson Lewis, About.com
Hatshepsut
Female Pharaohs in Egypt
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