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egypt 5: temples of philae, kom ombo and edfu on the nile

Posted on April 28, 1999 by Rama Arya
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Temple of Isis, Philae

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Trajan’s Kiosk at the Temple of Isis, Philae

Surrounded by the Nile River and granite boulders, the Temple of Isis at Philae was the last functioning temple of the ancient Egyptian religion and closed down in 551 AD. Built over a period of 700 years by Ptolemaic and Roman rulers who wanted to identify themselves with the Osiris and Isis cult, the temple is a magnificent blend of Egyptian and Graeco-Roman architecture. Continue reading →

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Posted in Egypt, Exploring our World | Tagged Ancient Egypt, Cult of Isis, Egyptian Antiquities Organization, Egyptian Mythology, Nile Cruise, Ptolemaic Dynasty, Temple of Edfu, Temple of Kom Ombo, Temple of Philae, Things to see in Egypt, UNESCO World Heritage Site | Leave a reply
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