Qasr Qarun and Medinet Quta
Qasr Qarun and Medinet Quta
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known to be Ptolemaic temple (323 -30 BC) but has not been dated more precisely due to the absence of inscriptions. Built of blocks of yellow limestone, it is substantially complete, although the exterior has been partially restored by the Antiquities Department, and parts of the internal structure have been reinforced. it appears small from the outside , but inside is a veritable maze of chambers , corridors , cellars , tunnels , stairways , upper rooms , of all sizes at different levels , and numerous nooks and crannies , making it a fascinating place to explore . There are no inscriptions, but over the entrance flies the winged sun, and on the roof (reached by either of two square spiral staircases) is a relief of two figures: the crocodile god sobek on the left, a king on the right. there is a good view from the roof , of the desert to south and west , the cultivated land to the north and east , and the desert escarpment and ( sometimes , depending on the light ) the Birka to the
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Hazem A.Agwa
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates157 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
It was really interesting to visit this place and know about our country’s history and heritage. I consider this place as one of the hidden gems in Fayyoum.
It is also very close to the city and doesn’t need much time to reach there.
It is also very close to the city and doesn’t need much time to reach there.
Written August 29, 2018
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L.A.
Cairo, Egypt199 contributions
Mar 2018 • Family
If u love history and archaeology u will like this temple. it is empty from inside so all is left to ur imagination.
next to is an unexcavated area which the italian univeristy of siena is to uncover it soon (hopefully)
what saddened me was the encroaching slum area (with its garbage site) on the archaeological site .
when we got there the place seemed closed but we went in and asked to visit and they opened it for us.
next to is an unexcavated area which the italian univeristy of siena is to uncover it soon (hopefully)
what saddened me was the encroaching slum area (with its garbage site) on the archaeological site .
when we got there the place seemed closed but we went in and asked to visit and they opened it for us.
Written March 25, 2018
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WorldtouradviceEgypt
Cairo, Egypt114 contributions
Dec 2015 • Friends
I t is a great place to visit in Fayoum oasis, The temple carry the same name of Qaroun lake, its view on the lake is a great view, the columns, the walls are still in a good condition, It is great to visit it during day tours to Whales valley or to Wadi El Rayan in FAYOUM OASIS
Written April 24, 2016
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DAVID L
Los Angeles, CA8,082 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
We visited Qasr Qarun while touring Fayoum Oasis area & the Wadi’s Al-Hitan & Al-Rayan. There are so many very special sites like this one in Egypt that only the fervent Egyptology crowd knows about. Quite interesting.
Written February 11, 2019
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Kareem E
Cairo, Egypt141 contributions
Dec 2018 • Couples
The place is a must see location, the view from above is great and the building itself is amazing, there is not much to do there but being is such an ancient and huge location is very intriguing for the mind
Written December 24, 2018
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Alexandra M
100 contributions
Apr 2018 • Business
Very beautiful temple with a interesting history.
We got a guide who told us the history of the temple.
We got a guide who told us the history of the temple.
Written April 12, 2018
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Deen H
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia433 contributions
Oct 2017 • Friends
Some say this is one of the palace owned by Pharaoh. Other claim this belongs to Tarun, the richest man during his time. The lake nearby is where all his assets are believed to be buried. The building is five storey high but two of them are buried underneath.
Written November 5, 2017
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Sandi B
Elizabethtown, PA571 contributions
Feb 2017 • Friends
This is a not in as good of shape as others but check it out if you have time. There are good carvings here.
Written February 20, 2017
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Silverboy_90
Egypt95 contributions
May 2016 • Solo
The temple carry the same name of Qaroun lake, its view on the lake is a great view, the columns, the walls are still in a good condition
Written September 21, 2016
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Taher G
Cairo, Egypt21 contributions
May 2015 • Family
The palace and Quta village tell an important part of history, but they are neglected. they can be improved to offer a better attraction and be properly placed on the tourism map.
Written June 21, 2015
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Written August 7, 2017
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