Philae temple complex - Wikipedia
The Philae temple complex (/ ˈfaɪliː /; Ancient Greek: Φιλαί or Φιλή and Πιλάχ, Arabic: فيلة Egyptian Arabic: [fiːlæ], 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 Aswan Dam and Lake Nasser, Egypt.
The Temples of Philae - Ancient Egypt Online
Philae is an Egyptian island located in Lake Nasser. During ancient Egyptian times, Philae was the cult center of Isis. It measures only about 1,500 feet by 500 feet. Due to its vulnerability to flooding, high walls with granite foundations were constructed around the island and its temples.
Philae | Ancient Egyptian Temple, Nile River, Aswan | Britannica
Philae, island in the Nile River between the old Aswan Dam and the Aswan High Dam, in Aswān muḥāfaẓah (governorate), southern Egypt. Its ancient Egyptian name was P-aaleq; the Coptic-derived name Pilak (“End,” or “Remote Place”) probably refers to its …
Philae Island - Wikipedia
Philae Island was an island near the expansive First Cataract of the Nile in Upper Egypt. Due to the building of the Aswan Dam, the island is today submerged under Lake Nasser. Prior to the submerging, the Philae temple complex which had been built …
Philae Temple Complex, Egypt: The Complete Guide - TripSavvy
2019年6月26日 · Find out about the Philae temple complex including the Temple of Isis. Discover the Egyptian attraction's history, relocation story and how to visit.
Exploring the Philae Temple Complex: A Visitor's Guide
2023年12月25日 · Egypt's ancient center for the cult of Isis, the Temples of Philae were venerated from the Pharaonic era through the Greek, Roman, and Byzantine periods with each ruler making their own additions to the stones here.
Philae Temple, Aswan: A Visitor’s Guide — The Discoveries Of
2023年5月30日 · Long considered one of the most beautiful temples in Egypt, Philae’s towering hieroglyph-embossed walls have their own story to tell. Ready to discover the mysteries of this ancient site? Let’s go!