The city of Dendera is located 74 kilometers from Luxor and 6 kilometers west of Qena, at the point where the Nile bends dramatically westward.

It is distinguished by its massive ancient temple, which is considered one of the most important and beautiful ancient Egyptian temples.

The Temple of Dendera is one of the best-preserved Egyptian temples. The original plan of the temple dates back to the reign of King Khufu of the Fourth Dynasty and King Pepi of the Sixth Dynasty. Many artifacts indicate this, perhaps the most important of which is the cemetery located behind the temple wall and the group of structures within the wall. This is a masterpiece of architecture, a unique example of the arts, and a comprehensive textbook of Egyptian religious thought.