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The Temple at Philae

Philae island, Cairo, Egypt

Featured Review : The Temple of Philae was started by Ptolemy II, a Roman who took the throne after Alexander's death. The temple, along with many that sat on the banks of the river Nile, was almost lost when the damming project in Aswan...See Full Review

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TheTemple at Philae

  • 4 out of 5 stars by lwoodie from Oak Hill, Virginia
  • May 31, 2004
TheTemple at Philae
Quote: The Temple of Philae was started by Ptolemy II, a Roman who took the throne after Alexander's death. The temple, along with many that sat on the banks of the river Nile, was almost lost when the damming project in Aswan created Lake Nasser. This... Read the full The Temple at Philae review

From journal Egypt: The Jewel of the Nile

Philae Temple

  • 5 out of 5 stars by lslay78 from Tacoma, Washington
  • April 2, 2004
Philae Temple
Quote: The Temple of Isis must be one of the most beautiful in all of Egypt. When the High Dam was built at Aswan, this temple was partially submerged in Lake Nasser and then moved to a new island. You can see the evidence of water damage to the temple,... Read the full The Temple at Philae review

From journal Exploring Egypt 2004