Vincent Poon :: Philae (20th Apr 2007)
This island has many temples, built upon by Pharaohs and Caesars of different era. Out of these, the most famous one is definitely the temple of Isis, dedicated to the goddess of the same name, who was also the mother of Horus. Like Abu Simbel, the whole complex was also relocated bits by bits by UNESCO in order to save it from the flooding of the high dam.

Although it was the first temple I visited, I was already impressed by its use of Egyptian-style pylons and the Greek/Roman-style columns. The mix 'n match at 300BC really worked out!
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Through this first pylon it leads you to the second pylon
The reliefs in the 2nd pylon is almost identical to the first pylon.. c'mon, couldn't they afford a more creative graphics designer?
From this it leads to the Inner Sanctuary of Isis
This temple was occupied by oppressed Christians as a chapel during the Islamic rule.... and hence the mark
Through this first pylon it leads you to the second pylon
The reliefs in the 2nd pylon is almost identical to the first pylon.. c'mon, couldn't they afford a more creative graphics designer?
From this it leads to the Inner Sanctuary of Isis
This temple was occupied by oppressed Christians as a chapel during the Islamic rule.... and hence the mark
Relief showing offerings to the goddess Isis inside the temple
14-columned Kiosk of Trajan (Pharaoh's Bed), next to the temple of Isis
Temple of Isis and Kiosk of Trajan
Relief showing offerings to the goddess Isis inside the temple
14-columned Kiosk of Trajan (Pharaoh's Bed), next to the temple of Isis
Temple of Isis and Kiosk of Trajan
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