Everyone knows Egypt is full of connections to its ancient past. The likes of the Egyptian pharaohs and such people as Tutankhamen once lived here.

So it is perhaps not surprising that we should get the opportunity to see many of the temples that were created in those times. Many of them still stand today to be explored by modern people, in an effort to understand the past that has led us to this point.

One key area worth visiting is the Temple of Hathor. This is located in Dendera, which is north of Luxor and on the eastern side of Egypt, just to the south of that section of the Nile. You will probably hear the area spoken of as being the Dendera Temple Complex, and indeed it has much to reveal to you once you arrive.

The first thing you will notice is the size of the temple area. It covers thousands of square metres and if you view it from a vantage point above the area as you approach, you will see just how impressive it really is. Be sure to take your camera to capture some memorable moments spent at the site.

The main temple in the complex is the one that is called the Temple of Hathor. As you walk closer to many of the structures here you will get a chance to see the artwork that has been carved into the walls. The detail is quite amazing, especially when you consider they were carved there a very long time ago. This is particularly true of some of the interior work, which has not had a chance to be weathered by the elements.

Part of the site is taken up by a necropolis, but it was not just people that were laid to rest here. Remains were found of cows as well as some other animals, testifying to the importance the ancient Egyptians placed on the animals. The ancient Hathor cult believed they could change into cows among other animals, so they took great care in burying them.

The Valley of the Kings may be more famous, but there is no doubt that the ancient Temple of Hathor is equally worthy of a visit.