Philae temple complex
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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 in Africa.
The temple of Isis from Philae at its current location on Agilkia Island in the reservoir of the Aswan Low Dam
Panoramic view of the Philae Temple from south, at its current location on Agilkia Island
A sphinx in Philae
A relief from the so-called "Meroitic chamber" at Philae, showing in two processions a Kushite diplomatic mission sent by King Talakhidamani, perhaps around 260 or later, around 300
Aswan
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Aswan is a city in Upper Egypt and the capital of the Aswan Governorate. The city of Aswan is among the oldest continuously inhabited cities, with its recorded history spanning over 2,600 years.
Philae temple complex
…Elder. It was, as the plural name indicates, the appellation of two small islands situated in latitude 24° north, just above the First Cataract near Aswan (Egyptian Swenet "Trade"; Ancient Greek: Συήνη). Groskurd computes the distance between these islands and Aswan at about 100 km (62 mi). Despite being…
Panoramic view of Aswan, Egypt
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