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Philae Temple

(11,307) Historical landmark in Egypt
With regular sound & light shows & accessed by boat, this temple is dedicated to the goddess Isis.
Address: 2VGM+6JQ, Aswan 1, البحر الأحمر 1240271
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4 PM
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The Philae temple complex is an island-based temple complex in the reservoir of the Aswan Low Dam, downstream of the Aswan Dam and Lake Nasser, Egypt.
The tiny island of Philae, a mere 450 metres long and less than 150 metres wide, captured the imagination of countless travellers to Egypt from early times.
The most prominent of these is a temple begun by Ptolemy II Philadelphus (285–246 BC), which he dedicated to Isis, the mother of Horus, the god of kingship. A ...
Long and narrow in shape, it is the most southerly Egyptian governorate along the Nile; its short southern boundary forms part of the international frontier ...
Aug 31, 2022 · The Philae Temple is a gem in the crown of the river Nile that stands majestically on Agilkia Island, southern Egypt.
Built during the reign of Ptolemy II (Egypt's Greco-Roman Period), the Temple of Isis at Philae is dedicated to Isis, Osiris, and Horus. The temple walls ...
Located on a peaceful island and dedicated to the goddess of love, the Temple of Isis was almost lost in floods when the Aswan Dam was built in the 1960s.
Mar 14, 2023 · Located on an island in the Nile River, the complex is a collection of temples built by the ancient Egyptians over several centuries. The ...
The whole complex was moved from its original location on Philae Island, to its new location on Agilkia Island, after the flooding of Lake Nasser. A major ...
Oct 28, 2022 · The Temple of Philae is one of the most beautiful and peaceful places on Earth. The temple honours the goddess Isis and is situated on an island ...