Region of Aswan & Ist Cataract
1 - modern Aswan
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Philae (Agilkia) Island
The temples on the island of Philae (24o01' N 32o 53' E) were removed and rebuilt on the nearby island of Agilkia to save them from the rising waters of Lake Nasser. The plan to the left reflects how the temples are in exactly the same position and orientation as on Philae. The visitor arriving at the island is welcomed by the graceful columns of Diocletian's gateway (H) and Trajan's kiosk (B), here mirrored in the glassy waters of the lake. The great entrance pylons to the temple of Philae show the figure of Ptolemy XII conquering his enemies and offerin them to Isis (E), Horus (F) and Hathor (G). The granits lions by the doorway (D) are of Byzantine date; the temple still flourished long after every other temple in Egypt ceased to function. A -
colonnade of Nectanebo
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