There are many reasons make you visit the beautiful country Egypt, a spectacularly amazing place filled with ancient, modern, art, and adventure.
History lovers will love such a place very much especially with its ancient pyramids, temples, and tombs that left by pharaohs thousands of years ago.
While being in Egypt there are some places you shouldn't miss like Aswan city and the beautiful Philae Temple that we gonna talk about in the next few lines.
Philae Temple History
Philae temple is one of the most stunning temples in all Egypt lies south of Aswan, in the Aglika island.
The temple of Philae was the last temple built in the classical ancient Egyptian style, and it was one of the last spots where the goddess was worshipped in Egyptian history.
It was built in Philae island in ancient Egypt for the goddess Isis who was a major deity in old Egypt, the goddess of motherhood, healing, magic, fertility, death, and rebirth.
The Ancient Egypt hieroglyphs refer to the island as "the island of time".
In the island was the most ancient testimony of religious presence that dates back to the Egypt New Kingdom so the first temple structure to be built on the island was assembled at the order of King Nectanebo, the founder of the thirteenth dynasty.
Throughout time, the temple gained in significance while the cult of Isis grew stronger all over Egypt, especially in the surrounding place.
The construction of Philae temple began around 690 BC, and the cult of Isis continued at the temple until at least AD 550.
Philae Temple Relocation
When the temple became submerged after the first Aswan dam that was built in 1906, and it was very necessary to save such a mesmerizing place, Egyptian government with the help of UNESCO succeeded to move the temple to Agilkia Island and save it from damage. This success in itself makes the area worth visiting.
Philae Temple Sound and Light Show
Visiting Philae temple in the morning is cool especially when you surround your self with all the beautiful ancient hieroglyphics arts and decorations in the temple, but visiting it at night is also worthy as you can enjoy the evening while watching Philae Temple Sound and Light Show, that takes you on a narrated journey to discover the legends of the Egyptian Gods and Goddess with some amazing visuals and sound effects.
How to Visit Philae Temple
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The best way to witness such an amazing place is to book a customized tour that offers a visit to the temple of Philae, and for that, there are many tour agencies that offer that whether you are in or out of Egypt and all you have to do is looking for your suitable tour offer in travel websites like TripAdvisor or Expedia.
And before you book any tour first check the reviews of the customers in order to have the best tour with the best agency.
That was our article about Philae Temple and if you have visited it before, just comment with your opinion about the temple.
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