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Temple of Philae is a must see place from Aswan
June.b Says: There are several other structures around Philae Temple. South (I think) of the island, you can still see the metal pylons protruding from the lake where the original location of the Philae Temple is prior to relocation. (See pic)
Antechambers inside the Temple of Isis
June.b Says: The chambers inside the temple of Isis is illuminated by dark yellow lightings so you will see the carvings on the walls. Creepy when I was there because I was the only one inside, in fact, there were only 1 group of tourists of about 4 people with their guide in the island,...
June.b Says: When you enter the second pylon, there is a small open court, which is part of a hypostyle hall -- huge columns.The court at one time had a colonnade on its east and west sides, but today contains only ten columns. The little court was separated from the vestibule beyond it...
June.b Says: Aside from the Trajan's Kiosk, the 150 feet X 60 feet tall first great pylon which looks to me as the main entrance is a very prominent structure in the island. The pylon has 2 towers with the gate in the middle.Construction of the pylon was started by Potlemy II...
June.b Says: The Trajan's Kiosk is part of the Philae Temple complex and located just beside the edge of the lake. It was constructed by the Roman Emperor - Trajan and a prominent structure in the Philae Temple complex.It's a 14 massive columns structure with carved floral capitals,...
June.b Says: Philae as popularly known today is the main temple complex relocated from Philae island, after the High Dam was built, to the island of Agilika. Philae Temple was the center of the cult of the goddess Isis and her connection with Osiris, Horus, and the Kingship, during the...
June.b Says: It is aptly called as Temple of Isis, popularly called Philae Temple, but in actual Philae - the island where the temple of Isis used to be located is already under the water due to the rising water of the dam. The temple in Philae was relocated in a nearby island called...
The Temple of Goddess ISIS mother of Horus
goutammitra Says: The ancient Egyptian name of the smaller island is Philak, or boundary. As their southern frontier, the Pharaohs of Egypt kept there a strong garrison, and, for the same reason, it was a barrack also for Macedonian and Roman soldiers in their turn. The first temple...
MM212 Says: Built around 1900 during the British occupation of Egypt, the Aswan Dam was the largest of its kind at the time. The result was a higher water level behind the dam and much land was submerged under water, particularly during the flood season in the summer. The original...
Christian Conversion of Philae
MM212 Says: Although Philae was the last bastion of paganism and Ancient Egyptian religion in the Roman Empire, it finally succumbed to Christianity in 540 AD when the cult of Isis was finally banned by Emperor Justinian. The Temple of Isis was subsequently converted into a church with...
MM212 Says: Located at the northern end of the island, near the Temple of Augustus, the Gate built by Emperor Diocletian resembles a Roman triumphal arch. The distinctly Roman structure is made up of three arches, with the centre one much larger than the two on the sides. The central...
Temple of Isis - Hypostyle Hall & Inner Sanctuary
MM212 Says: Past the Second Pylon is the proper Temple of Isis. A small court with a hypostyle hall (the pronaos) leads into the inner temple (the naos), with its 12 chambers, and further into the most sacred sactuary. The walls are intricately carved with hieroglyphs and offering...
MM212 Says: The Inner Court of the Temple of Isis is enclosed by the First and Second Pylons in the north-south axis and by the Mammisi on the west. The eastern side has a columned portico which leads into smaller chambers. The Court is of an odd shape because the Pylons were not built...
EXPENSIVE: Dont buy anyhting from this cafe
Sambawalk Says: You should bring along water and food for the whole day trip as a cup of coffee in the cafe next to the temple costs 9 EGP (wow! what a killing price). I would rather thirsty to death than let the cunning merchant on this island to make big profit.
Night show: "Sound and Light" Night show
Kuznetsov_Sergey Says: The visiting of Philae wasn’t planned in our cruise program. The whole excursion day was full of sights but I agreed to visit a night show there when our guide suggested this additional program. This could help me to see famous Temples and to watch the show. The show began...
ATXtraveler Says: There are many different ways to arrive at Philae, but most start with landing at the Aswan Airport. This is a beautiful building that houses this regional airport, so make sure you take a picture of it while you have a chance!
MM212 Says: Getting to Philae is not straightforward. One is likely to be staying in the city of Aswan, about 15 minutes north of Philae. So to get to Philae one must:1) Arrange for transport by car from Aswan to Philae, typically you can arrange for a car from your hotel or a taxi and...
Kuznetsov_Sergey Says: I’ve got another strong impression out of the show when the motor of our boat has decayed on the middle of a way from the island to the bank. All boats with other tourists flashed by us and we drifted along the Nile water in full darkness and uncertainty. I have imagined...
Philae Temples History Background
Kuznetsov_Sergey Says: It is considered that the Ptolemies erected the imposing buildings of the Philae Temples in the last two centuries B.C. and the Roman Emperors continued the construction in the first three centuries A.D. I don’t believe it but let them talk about it! The Temples were built...
Kuznetsov_Sergey Says: Until the construction of the first Aswan Dam the Philae Island ranked as one of the most beautiful places in Egypt. The Temples had submerged in the water after building the first Aswan dam in 1906, which now is called the Old Dam. They were under water for the greater part...
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You should bring along water and food for the whole day trip as a cup of coffee in the cafe next to the temple costs 9 EGP (wow! what a killing price). I would...
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Considered one of Egypt's most romanticised sites, the Complex of Philae has been attracting visitors and pilgrims for over two thousand years. Dedicated to the cult of Isis, the original construction...
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It is considered that the Ptolemies erected the imposing buildings of the Philae Temples in the last two centuries B.C. and the Roman Emperors continued the construction in the first three centuries...
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The Philae Tempel is located on an island on the Nile (today Nasser lake). Actually it would have to change its name, because the island Philae is today under water and the temple was broken down and...
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Nile River Temple on Philae Island
On our trip to Egypt in 2004, we were able to visit many temples, however they always say your first temple is your most memorable. The sheer magnitude of this temple along with the minute detail in...
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