The Egyptian goddess Hathor (the cow goddess of fertility) adorns the capitals of the square pillars to the side of the Deir el-Bahri (Temple of Hatshepsut). © Rick Collier.......Egypt Egyptian Karnak Luxor tourist tourism history historic antiquity antiquities Thebes Theban Thebian Nile 'Nile River' temple monument Hatshepsut pharoah 'Deir el-Bahri' Hathor column pillar goddess