Ancient ruins
Temple of Philae
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Tips from locals
Khenti
January 11, 2021
This is a must see attraction for those who are seeking an experience of Ancient Egyptian history especially as relating to the role of female deities in antiquity.
Ahmed
December 2, 2021
The first religious building on Philae was likely a shrine built by Pharaoh Taharqa of the 25th Dynasty, which was probably dedicated to Amun. However this structure is only known from a few blocks reused in later buildings, which Gerhard Haeny suspects may have been brought over for reuse from structures elsewhere The oldest temple to have undoubtedly stood on the island, as well as the first evidence of Isis-worship there, was a small kiosk built by Psamtik II of the 26th Dynasty This was followed by contributions from Amasis II (26th Dynasty) and Nectanebo I (30th Dynasty) Of these early buildings, only two elements built by Nectanebo I survive– a kiosk that was originally the vestibule of the old Isis temple, and a gateway which was later incorporated into the first pylon of the current temple
The first religious building on Philae was likely a shrine built by Pharaoh Taharqa of the 25th Dynasty, which was probably dedicated to Amun. However this structure is only known from a few blocks reused in later buildings, which Gerhard Haeny suspects may have been brought over for reuse from stru…
Tamer
September 19, 2022
Philae temple is on an island , it’s the number one attraction in aswan , which takes around 3 hours trip, this can be coupled with unfinished obelisk and great dam
Nanette
December 23, 2017
One of the best temples to see in Egypt. Travel by motorboat to the Island. Guide can be arranged.
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