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Philae Temple, Aswan

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An island temple complex dedicated to the Ancient Egyptian goddess Isis, Philae Temple makes up part of a larger set of World Heritage-listed monuments. With hieroglyphs and monumental colonnades, the temple displays features from the late Pharaonic era, though alterations continued right up to the Byzantine period. Look for traces of Roman and Christian embellishments among the ruins, including sculptures, pillars, and archways. In the 1960s, the temple complex was moved to Agilkia Island, because of the dangers posed to the island of Philae by the construction of the Aswan High Dam. Our Aswan tour itinerary website makes visiting Philae Temple and other Aswan attractions simple, and helps you make a travel plan personal to you.

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• By Hans B

  Net als de beroemde tempel van Abu Simbel afgebroken en herbouwd omdat deze anders zou verdwijnen onder het Nasser meer. Niet alles is authentiek meer. De nijlometer is verdwenen. Maar wat overgebleve...  more »

  Just like the famous Temple of Abu Simbel broken down and rebuilt because this otherwise would disappear under Lake Nasser. Not everything is more authentic. The nijlometer is gone. But what is left, is beautiful! Also drawing from the history of the temple after its original use: the use by Christians, the visit to Napoleon, are still sufficiently apparent.
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• By Williamtje

  Very impressive how they saved the temples from the rising waters of the dam and precisely rebuilt it on an adjacent island ... graffiti and all!! ... you would not be able to tell and it IS well wort...  more »

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• By Wayne Daigle

  This site is amazing!!!! I could have spent a day here. The boat ride (yes, it is on an island) was nice. The boats definitely are locally maintained, but they worked well. And the view they offered of the site, both on arriving and departing was excellent. The ruins are excellent and exciting. Hard to describe as they were so...well, amazing. Each structure and area was a new experience. The site is large, but also easily walkable. Bring water and sunscreen. And of course, tips for the toilet keepers. Best part was that the vendors stayed on the dock.

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• By Ravi Singh

  Great restoration by UNESCO to preserve the amazing history of Pharaohs for generations to come.

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