Philae Temple

Philae Temple

Philae Temple

The temple was rearranged on the island of Agilkia, which was on the island of Elephantine. The building of this temple consists of the mamisi, which is located in the middle, and the mobile one behind it. There are also two towers to the north and south. To the left of the small edifice is the main temple of the goddess Isis. To the right of the large edifice, there is an open courtyard extending to the south of the island. A center for the worship of the goddess Isis, causing a conflict between the priests of the goddess Isis - the goddess of the Philae Temple - and the priests of the god Junum.

Wonders of Philae Temple

It is a huge complex where the main temple is dedicated to Isis and occupies a central location Projecting images on the walls and ambient and immersive sounds, all designed to make the visit magical The temple served as a Christian church in honor of Saint Stephen Legend: Osiris was torn to pieces and his body was scattered across the country. Isis collected all the body parts and housed them inside the Temple of Philae to rebuild his body.

Papyrus Library

The most unusual room of the Philae Temple is its library, So dedicated to preserving sacred texts on papyrus In the small square preceding the entrance to the temple After all you can see many carved crosses On other walls of the temple, there are writings dating back centuries, from the first modern tourists to arrive in the area, mostly French and Greek.

Fact About Philae Temple

  • One of the most beautiful temples in all of Egypt.
  • The temple was moved to its current location after the construction of the High Dam.
  • Philae became famous during the Ptolemaic Dynasty as a center for the cult of the goddess Isis.
  • Christians often tried to remove pagan images from their newly reclaimed shrines.
  • There is a light and sound show at the Temple of Philae, as at all other major ancient attractions in Egypt.
  • It is located 5 km from Aswan Train Station.
  • It was built by some Ptolemaic kings, such as Ptolemaic 8 and Ptolemaic 12.
  • Of course the temple was built to honor the goddess Isis, the goddess of the island.

Assuredly The only way to reach this temple is by boat as it is located on an island

Finally

In fact that Philae is the most impressive of these events, which are often more than wonderful.

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the story of the temple of Philae?
the Temple of Isis at Philae is dedicated to Isis, Osiris, and Horus. The temple walls contain scenes from Egyptian mythology of Isis bringing.
Why was the temple of Philae destroyed?
who destroyed much of its religious monuments to convert it into an Islamic site.
What is the meaning of Philae?
an island in Upper Egypt, in the Nile north of the Aswan Dam.
What did Philae discover?
And for more than two years, the Rosetta orbiter and its Philae lander made good on the mission's name.
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