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Philae temple complex - Wikipedia The Philae temple complex ( ˈ f aɪ l iː ; Ancient 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
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 marking the boundary with Nubia
Exploring the Philae Temple Complex: A Visitors Guide 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, Philae Island - Journey To Egypt The tiny island of Philae, a mere 450 metres long and less than 150 metres wide, captured the imagination of countless travellers to Egypt from early times It was famed for its beauty and was known as the " Pearl of Egypt '
Philae Temple, Aswan: A Visitor’s Guide — The Discoveries Of 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
Philae - Ancient Egypt Online Philae was the cult centre of Isis during the Ptolemaic Period The name Philae derives from the Greek pronunciation of the Ancient Egyptian “Pilak” (which is itself thought to have been Nubian in origin)
Philae - Philae Island, Egypt - Sacred Destinations The Egyptian island of Philae was the center for worship of the goddess Isis and attracted pilgrims from all over the ancient world The original island is now completely submerged under the waters of Lake Nasser