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The Philae temple complex (/ ˈ f aɪ l iː /; Greek: Φιλαί or Φιλή and Πιλάχ, Arabic: فيلة Egyptian Arabic:, Egyptian: p3-jw-rķ' or 'pA-jw-rq; Coptic: ⲡⲓⲗⲁⲕ, ⲡⲓⲗⲁⲕϩ, [1] [2] Coptic pronunciation: [ˈpilɑk, ˈpilɑkh]) is an island-based temple complex in the reservoir of the Aswan Low Dam, downstream of ...
The Temple of Philae in Egypt was dedicated to the goddess Isis. 2. The site of the temple is now an island in the Nile River, as the construction of the Aswan High Dam flooded the original location in the 1960’s. 3. It is one of the most beautiful temples in Egypt, and its design shows the influence of Greek architecture and decoration. 4.
17 gru 2019 · The Philae Temple Complex was on the island of Philae and comprised of the main Temple of Isis, a number of smaller temples and shrines and a nilometer, which is a structure used during the annual flood season for measuring the Nile’s water level and clarity.
17 sty 2020 · Philae Temple Complex (مجمع معبد فيلة), now located on Agilkia Island, was originally built near the expansive First Cataract of the Nile in Upper Egypt on the Philae Island. The main temple on the island of Philae is the Temple of Isis.
30 maj 2023 · Aside from its grandeur and exquisite craftsmanship, Philae Temple preserves an intriguing aspect of ancient Egyptian mythology. The temple at Philae honours the deity Isis — goddess of the moon, health, and fertility, as well as the gods of Horus and Osiris. What You’ll See Inside The Temple of Philae The Forecourt & First Pylon
The monuments of Philae include many structures dating predominantly to the Ptolemaic Period (332–30 BC). The most prominent of these is a temple begun by Ptolemy II Philadelphus (285–246 BC), which he dedicated to Isis, the mother of Horus, the god of kingship.
The island of Philae, with justification, has earned itself the nickname “Pearl of Egypt” for its unique ensemble of sacred buildings and harmonious natural surroundings. Squeezed together on the small island (approx. 460 x 150 m) lay an entire city of temples that had been built in honor of the goddess Isis.
