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Which pharaoh began the construction of Luxor Temple?
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Temple of Hatshepsut at Dayr al-Baḥrī, Thebes, Egypt.
The construction of the Temple of Luxor was commissioned by King Amenhotep III, who reigned during the late 18th dynasty of the Egyptian empire.12
While there may have been earlier structures on the site, Amenhotep III is credited with commissioning the temple dedicated to Amon, Mut, and Khons. Following his initial work, the temple was further completed by Tutankhamen and Horemheb, with significant later additions, such as a pylon and an outer court, made by Ramses II.12