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Philae Temple

Philae Temple

The Temple of Philae is located on Philae Island, which is located in the middle of the Nile River. This island was one of the most important defensive fortresses of Egypt

The ruins of the Temple of Philae include several buildings dating back to the Ptolemaic period, 332-30 BC.

  • The Temple of Philae, whose construction began during the reign of King Ptolemy II, and many Ptolemaic kings contributed to its construction, and which was dedicated to the worship of the goddess Isis, is the main temple on the island, in addition to many temples, including the Temple of Hathor and the Temple of Horus. The oldest known ruins of the temples on Philae Island date back to the reign of King Taharqa, one of the kings of the Twenty-fifth Dynasty

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Country
Egypt, Aswan
Age
4500
Languages spoken
Arabic - English