Philae and Kalabsha Temples in Aswan, Aswan, Nile River Valley, Egypt
Stop At: Temple of Philae, Island of Agilika Egypt’s ancient center for the cult of Isis, the Temples of Philae were venerated from the Pharaonic era through the Greek, Roman, and Byzantine periods with each ruler making their own additions to the stones here. Stop At: New Kalabsha, Near Aswan, Aswan Egypt Kalabsha temple Aswan Kalabsha is another Nubian temple which was part of the rescue operation for monuments threatened by the rising waters of Lake Nasser. The temple was transported to the present site courtesy of the German Federal Republic in a salvage operation sponsored by UNESCO in the 1960s. Its original position was 56km south of Aswan until it was dismantled and moved to the island now called New Kalabsha, just south of the Aswan High Dam. It can be seen from the Dam through a good pair of binoculars.
Description & Instructions When Visiting Aswan, Nile River Valley, Egypt
Stop At: Temple of Philae, Island of Agilika Egypt’s ancient center for the cult of Isis, the Temples of Philae were venerated from the Pharaonic era through the Greek, Roman, and Byzantine periods with each ruler making their own additions to the stones here. Stop At: New Kalabsha, Near Aswan, Aswan Egypt Kalabsha temple Aswan Kalabsha is another Nubian temple which was part of the rescue operation for monuments threatened by the rising waters of Lake Nasser. The temple was transported to the present site courtesy of the German Federal Republic in a salvage operation sponsored by UNESCO in the 1960s. Its original position was 56km south of Aswan until it was dismantled and moved to the island now called New Kalabsha, just south of the Aswan High Dam. It can be seen from the Dam through a good pair of binoculars.
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Pass By: New Kalabsha, Near Aswan, Aswan Egypt
Best Aswan Day Trip Philae and Kalabsha Temples with Guide Explore the most famous sights in Aswan, Philae Island and Kalabsha temple .
Duration: 5 hours
Starts: Aswan, Egypt
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
