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Temple of Philae


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 18 attractions in Aswan
Traveler Description: This large temple complex, relocated to the island of Agilika with the building of the High Dam in Aswan, features the magnificent Temple of Isis that more »
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Attraction type: Historic site, Landmark/point of interest, Ancient ruins, Architectural building, Island, Religious site
Address: Island of Agilika Aswan
Egypt

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5 of 5 stars
redeco   1,475 contributions
Warren, Massachusetts
Apr 5, 2009
3
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The Temple of Philae is dedicated to Isis who was said to watch over the sacred island of Biga where Osiris was supposed to have been buried. After the creation of Lake Nasser, the temple was moved to Agilika Island and the setting was duplicated exactly as it was on Biga. The island is reached by motor launch and the... more

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5 of 5 stars
redpatNottingham   4 contributions
nottingham
May 29, 2008
5
people found this review helpful

Visited here April 2008, absolutely lovely temple of Isis with a smaller temple dedicated to the godess Hathor. We were lucky enough to see the temple in the daytime, and at night for the sound and light show. The temple was rescued from the original philae island and moved to where it is now because of the building of the... more

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Island of Agilika, Aswan, Egypt