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Philae Travel Guide: 82 reviews and 342 photos

Reliefs on the Temple of Isis

The Temple of Isis have a beautiful setting on an island. The views are great as you arrive by boat. The temple was mostly built during the reign of Ptolemy II Philadelphia (285 - 246 BC) on Philae Island and Isis was worshipped there until the temple was closed in 550 AD.

When the Aswan Dam was created in 1902 the temple was partly submerged for many months a year, and still more so when the dam was heightened. At that time it was possible to see the temple from rowing boats going around the ruins. Sounds to have been quiet nice to see them in that way.

As the Aswan Dam was constructed the temple complex on Philae Island was rescued and moved to the nearby island Agilkia.

Last visit to Philae: Jul 2005
Intro Updated Jan 20, 2006
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Reviews (5)

Tour Transportation (2)

There is no public transport to Philae (or Shellal village). I came here as part of a tour from Aswan. We left Aswan... more travel advice

Boat Transportation (2)

After you have paid for the tickets (35 pounds in July 2005) to the temple you must get there and that you can?t do... more travel advice

Kiosk of Trajan Things to Do (3)

The Kiosk of Trajan is an unfinished pavilion near the water. It is popular to photograph and it was popular to paint it... more travel advice

The Second Pylon on the Temple of Isis - Philae

Reliefs Things to Do (3)

On the First Pylon, which is 18 metres high, are reliefs showing Ptolemy XII killing his enemies, watched by Isis, Horus... more travel advice

Travelogues (1)

Written Oct 1, 2005

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The Temples and the village

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Arkeolog Mar 6, 2009 at 2:20 AM

ur page brings my memories back. thanks :)
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LoriPori Jan 20, 2009 at 2:40 PM

Enjoyed reading about Philae and the wonderful temples.
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MM212 Dec 9, 2007 at 5:21 AM

Beautiful photos and nicely written tips. Will be most useful in two weeks' time! Cheers!!
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Kuznetsov_Sergey Aug 29, 2007 at 1:23 AM

Very interesting and useful page. This rebuild ancient complex is really worth visiting. I was lucky to see a night light show there. It was very impressive and marvelous... Thanks Malena for the virtual tour!
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matcrazy1 Jan 31, 2007 at 12:05 AM

Excellent tips. Good info on different prices for the tour. The Kiosk of Trajan - an unfinished pavilion near the water - looks very charming!
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deecat Sep 8, 2006 at 9:58 AM

Excellent descriptions. Most helpful. Beautiful photographs.
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globetrott Aug 16, 2006 at 1:15 PM

that is another great place to go to for me one day,too ! Thanks for sharing, Malena !
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JLBG Apr 21, 2006 at 10:57 PM

Philae is one of those locations which name only make you dream! Excellent page!
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Paul2001 Feb 18, 2006 at 2:48 PM

Philae was one of my fav ruins in Egypt. It cost me about 40 pounds for my visit back in '96. Very good page.
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dr.firas Aug 25, 2005 at 2:40 PM

Can't hide the eveidence of a glourious civilization, I love Egypt :-))