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Philae Temple
Philae Temple

The temple of Isis at Philae is one of the most beautiful and best preserved Greco-Roman temples in Egypt. Most of the temple was built by the Ptolemaic rulers as part of their promotion of the cult of Isis, which lasted well into the Roman Period. In the 1970’s the temple was relocated to preserve it from the rising waters resulting from the construction of the Aswan High Dam. (Photo: SCA) 

Further information: 
Press Release - New Kingdom Temple Discovered in the Sinai

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Egypt
24° 5' 2.6952" N, 32° 53' 9.0852" E

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