History of Philae Temple

Aswan Railway Station is about 4.8 km from Philae Temple. It would be too small to say that this building is fantastic. Ancient civilizations made a lot of unique works of art, such as beautiful crowns in various shapes and ceilings with intricate sky designs. Some examples are beautiful granite; stones polished until they shine like a mirror, large domes of multiple forms, and tops with detailed plans for the sky.

Why is the Temple of Philae Called?

First of all, the name Philae means “beloved” in Greek, but in Arabic, it is called “Anas al-Wujud” because of a story from Thousand and One Nights. In ancient times, it was called “Balak” or “Balkh,” which means The end of the border, because it was close to the southern end of Egypt in Aswan. Yes, Philae comes from a Greek word that means “beloved,” which is

To the Temple of Philae.

The first building was built during the 25th Dynasty, but the beautiful temple of the goddess Isis wasn’t created until much later. Much of the island is still dedicated to this shrine. The temple complex contained a “mamisi,” meaning “birth house,” and a small chapel for Osiris, the goddess’s husband at the time. This deity is related to these two buildings. The first building, Nectanebo II, can access the courtyard within the colonnaded entrance and the Mammisi Building. On either side of this patio are walls.

Ptolemy IX Ever get built the ten-column hall, the entrance to which may be above the staircase leading to the door of the second tower. After passing through all the temple rooms, you will reach the sanctuary, which is the most sacred place.

The Legend of Osiris

In the beautiful Temple of Isis, you can see a series of reliefs telling the story of Osiris. Several inscriptions show scenes from the life of Osiris. There is a statue of the Egyptian goddess of fertility on one of the walls near where the temple was built. Augustus is responsible for all the hard work that goes into making the decorations for the outside.

Indeed, when making offerings to the Egyptian deities, the emperor plays the role of a pharaoh more than once. At all these public events, the emperor wears the costume of a pharaoh. Nectanebo I, the pharaoh of Egypt at the time, ordered the construction of a monastery southeast of Philae. During the Roman era, many impressive papyrus columns were built in this area.

From the entrance, you can see the two small Roman Ptolemaic temples built for the Nubian gods, Arensenophis and Mandalas. Ptolemy asked his people to make these temples, and Ptolemy V Epiphanes also built a small temple to Imhotep. Most people would agree that Imhotep was one of the best builders and architects who ever lived. People can also see the beautiful Trajan Monastery when they go to the area around the Temple of Philae.

 

What is the Pilgrimage Site?

The island was called the “Sacred Island” because many believed Osiris was buried in the Temple of Philae. People say that this idea came from the ancient Egyptians. The temple is also called “He who sets an elephant.” Since the entire island was believed to be sacred, only the most vital priests were allowed to stand on it. The Egyptians believed that going to an elephant was one of the most important things a person could do.

This beautiful temple is located on the island of Egaila, south of the famous Aswan Dam. The only way to get there is to rent a private speed boat. After the construction of the High Dam, there was a real chance of permanently flooding the temple, so it was moved to where it is now. The temple had to be moved because it could have been dangerous. During the rebuilding, care was taken to preserve the lines of the old complex.

During the Ptolemaic period, the cult of Isis was significant on the island of Philae, where the temple is located. By that time, Philae was famous. Even after the Christians came to Egypt, the ancient religion performed well there. No one attempted to get rid of the sect in a planned manner until AD 550, and this apartment building was one of the few places left.

Over time, early Christians began to pray in the main temple. For this reason, some ancient images of deities look strange. This was done by Christians who believed the place was sacred and wanted to eliminate pagan symbols. For this reason, some embodiments of ancient deities have changed, which is why some statues and paintings of gods from the past look very strange. Although the Temple of Isis is the most popular place on the island, you shouldn’t let that stop you from visiting other smaller temples.

Although there is a light and sound show at all of Egypt’s most famous tourist sites, including the Temple of Isis, this particular show is one of the most impressive of its kind. After dark, the island’s ruins have a magical quality that can only be felt there. Later in the day, when you went to see the island ruins, you could see this.

What is the Temple File?

In honor of the myth of Isis, Osiris built a shrine to Isis. Legend says that on the island of Philae, Osiris took the heart of Isis from her body.

Above the island of Philae, they found a temple built by King Thutmose III on the top of the mountain.

This temple was built by King “Nakht-Nepf” and differed from the more famous temple in Tulum and Rome.

Moving the Temples of Philae

There was a temple to the goddess Isis at Philae, but the Nile River destroyed it. The temple was demolished, but some parts were salvaged and taken to the island of Agilkia, where they were used to rebuild the temple. About 500 meters separate Agilkia Island from the nearby island of Philae, which is also home to temples. This show is fun and essential to the culture because it tells you about the pharaohs uniquely and interestingly. You and Hathor can enjoy the music and lights show in several different languages. Plan your trip to Egypt as soon as possible to see all the country has to offer.

How and When Can we Visit the Philae Temple?

During the warmer months, the Temple of Philae is open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., but during the cooler months, it is open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. People of Egypt must pay 20 Egyptian pounds to enter, but people from other countries only have to pay 5. Non-Egyptians pay 90 EGP per semester, while foreigners pay 180 EGP per semester.