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Philae Temple Complex

Agilkia Island near Aswan, Aswan, Egypt

Featured Review : The Temple of Philae.The temple of Philae is perhaps one of the most picturesque temples on the Nile. Prior to the building of the dam it was situated on another small island but because of the building of the lower Nile...See Full Review

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Philae Temple Complex Reviews

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Fantastic Photogenic Antiquity

  • 5 out of 5 stars by garymarsh6 from Gravesend, United Kingdom
  • September 19, 2009
Fantastic Photogenic Antiquity
Quote: The Temple of Philae.The temple of Philae is perhaps one of the most picturesque temples on the Nile. Prior to the building of the dam it was situated on another small island but because of the building of the lower Nile dam it covered it under the... Read the full Philae Temple Complex review

From journal The Ancient Delights of the Middle East

Most Beautiful Temple Location

  • 3 out of 5 stars by ShannonBrooke from Somerville, Massachusetts
  • May 31, 2009
Most Beautiful Temple Location
Quote: Philae temple is another beautiful temple, built similarly to Edfu. This one is dedicated to Isis. It has a beautiful setting, but it is still too crowded. From Aswan, you take a ferry across the Nile to the island where the temple has been moved.... Read the full Philae Temple Complex review

From journal Nepenthe in the Nile

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Philae Temple Complex

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Liam Hetherington from Manchester, United Kingdom
  • January 22, 2008
Philae Temple Complex
Quote: The Temple of Isis at Philae is a modern complex. Well, compared to many of the other sites you will visit in Egypt it is. Its remains date from the period of Ptolemaic and later Roman rule, and hence were constructed at least a thousand years... Read the full Philae Temple Complex review

From journal Frontier of the Pharoahs

Philae Temple Complex

  • 4 out of 5 stars by akakd from , Arizona
  • July 10, 2002
Philae Temple Complex
Quote: Philae is a blend of Egyptian & Greco-Roman architecture, in perfect harmony. In Roman times, this was the most important pilgrimage center in Egypt. It was also the last functioning temple of ancient religion, closing finally in AD... Read the full Philae Temple Complex review

From journal Aswan to Abu Simbel & More

Philae Island

  • 3 out of 5 stars by comrade from LONDON, United Kingdom
  • July 9, 2002
Quote: Situated between the two dams lies the impressive temple complex at Philae Island, like Abu Simbel relocated to avoid being submerged. Hire a taxi for the trip to the jetty where you purchase an entry ticket and can pick up a boat to the island for... Read the full Philae Temple Complex review

From journal Aswan - a cultural tour

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Philae Temple

  • 4 out of 5 stars by wanderluster from Evansville, Indiana
  • March 10, 2002
Philae Temple
Quote: Philae was intriguing and beautiful! Picture a gleaming white limestone temple built on a small island surrounded by blue, blue water. The Temple of Isis on the island of Philae has been attracting tourists for thousands of years. Isis was... Read the full Philae Temple Complex review

From journal Honeymoon in Aswan & Abu Simbel