Philae (Agilkia Island)Sights

Sights in Philae (Agilkia Island)

  1. Temple of Isis

    The romantic aura and the grandeur of the Temple of Isis on the island of Philae (fee- leh ) lured pilgrims for thousands of years, and during the 19th century the ruins became one of Egypt’s most legendary tourist attractions.

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  2. Kiosk of Trajan

    South of the Temple of Hathor is the elegant, unfinished pavilion by the water's edge, known as the Kiosk of Trajan, perhaps the most famous of Philae's monuments and frequently painted by Victorian artists.

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  3. Temple of Hathor

    East of the second pylon is the delightful Temple of Hathor decorated with reliefs of musicians (including an ape playing the lute) and Bes, the god of childbirth.

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  4. Temple of Augustus

    On the northern tip of the island are the Temple of Augustus and the Gate of Diocletian.

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  5. Gate of Diocletian

    On the northern tip of the island are the Temple of Augustus and the Gate of Diocletian.

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