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Philae Temple

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2VGM+6JQ, Aswan 1, البحر الأحمر 1240271, Egypt

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4.80 (10.9K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: 7 am to 4 pm
  • Tuesday: 7 am to 4 pm
  • Wednesday: 7 am to 4 pm
  • Thursday: 7 am to 4 pm
  • Friday: 7 am to 4 pm
  • Saturday: 7 am to 4 pm
  • Sunday: 7 am to 4 pm

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  • 4/5 samer n. 2 years ago on Google
    Lying on a small island north of aswan this beautiful temple can be reached by boat. Initially the structure was submerged and abandoned than the government decided to move the entire temple and raise it above water level in a very ambitious project. The temple is richly decorated. The best time to visit would be around sunset for some great photography.
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  • 5/5 Erin Y. 2 years ago on Google
    Highly recommend either having a guide or reading up on this temple before visiting as the history is part of what makes it so fascinating - the whole site was submerged in the river and later rescued and put back together piece-by-piece. The site itself is quite large and fun to explore, with some very well preserved parts. Visiting at sunset will allow for some great photo opps too.
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  • 5/5 Tarek Hemeda H. 4 months ago on Google • 791 reviews
    One of the most beautiful ancient Egyptian temples . It was built in the Batlamic era. This temple carries a great value for world cooperation to save it. Only by boat on river nile, you can reach the temple. You can take great photos with family and friends. At night there is nice show called voice and light, but it need special reservation.

  • 5/5 Nga C. 3 months ago on Google • 561 reviews New
    A temple located on a small island with beautiful and impressive columns. The temple is quite large, still preserving intact many patterns on the walls and columns. Surrounded by the Nile River, the scenery is even more poetic and impressive, creating harmony for this place. Besides, the fact that the temple was moved from one point to another for better preservation is also something very cool and beyond imagination.
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  • 5/5 Steven W. 2 years ago on Google
    This was the last temple I visited in Egypt and it was most definitely the best one to save for last. The history of how it was saved is just incredible. However, for myself personally I just felt at home here. It was a magical feeling. Unfortunately no easy way to get here. Have to hire a boat which makes for a great trip overall. Highly recommend! A+
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  • 3/5 JU P. 9 months ago on Google
    The ticket per visitor is now 300, used to be 200 per person. The boat is extra, after you scan the ticket and enter you see the boat, normally they ask for 200-300 per person for round trip, keep bargain, finally I got on with 100 per person and 1 hour wait for us. The boat price could be lower, no more than 200 per boat, while those men just keep asking for more money. I have no more than 3 stars for this place just because its messy management and nontransparent boat price. The site is good considering the long history and the scale of the temple, but not recommend to go in summer at time.
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  • 5/5 Mark B. 2 years ago on Google
    Helps to have a guide for this stunning island and temple. The sound and light show is highly recommended...far better than the one at Giza pyramids which is very dated now. A real highlight of our trip.
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  • 5/5 Developer G R. 2 years ago on Google
    An ideal time to visit would be around sunset for some great photographs. We paid 50 EGP per person for the ferry ride and 180 EGP for the temple entry. It's highly recommended to either have a guide or read up on this temple before visiting because the history is what makes it so fascinating - the site was submerged in the river and then later rescued and reassembled piece by piece. In addition to being quite large and interesting, there are some parts of the site that are quite well preserved.
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  • 4/5 M F. 4 months ago on Google • 65 reviews
    Great Temple but unfortunately huge rip off going on at the boat pier. Negotiate as hard as possible, I paid 250 return for a private boat. Pro tip: It is possible to avoid the 450 entrance fee by walking a pathway that leads behind the entrance check directly to the pier. You can then take a boat to the temple, there are no further checks. Obviously this is not for big groups but solo travellers or couples should benefit 😊 Coordinates: (24.0354594, 32.8851750)
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  • 5/5 baraah b. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing!! Unique place! Philae is an island in the reservoir of the Aswan Low Dam, downstream of the Aswan Dam and Lake Nasser, Egypt. Philae was originally located near the expansive First Cataract of the Nile in Upper Egypt and was the site of an Egyptian temple complex
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  • 5/5 Luis V. 3 months ago on Google • 253 reviews New
    Beautiful location and the temple is very interesting. To think about how it was moved to the current location to save the temple is a merit to human ingenuiity.
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  • 5/5 Sal A. 1 year ago on Google
    Our favourite temple during our Nile cruise! Great views to the river and less crowded than the other temples, so more time to explore and enjoy. Also some pretty cats to chill with !!
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  • 5/5 Islam H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Elephants Egyptian island Philae Island, is an island in the middle of the Nile River and it is one of the strongest forts along the southern borders of Egypt, separating the Nile into two opposite channels in Aswan, it had an elephant temple and moved from its original place on the island of Philae and was collected on the island of Agilika, in the wake of the construction of the High Dam . The name Philae or Velay refers to the Greek language which means (the beloved) or (the beloved). As for the Arabic name for it, it is the Anas of existence in relation to the myth of Anas found in the stories of A Thousand and One Nights. As for the ancient Egyptian and Coptic name, it is Belak or Belach, which means the end or the end because it was the last frontier. Egypt is in the south. And the worship group was devoted to the worship of the goddess Isis, but the island contained temples of Hathor, Amenhotep and other temples. Elephants through the centuries The temples of "elephants" were originally built to worship the goddess "Isis" Throughout all centuries, elephants gained a special place in worship to the point that a crowd of followers of that cult gathered to revive the story of the death and resurrection of Osiris. The great temple was built during the third century B.C. It was followed by the temples of Amenhotep and Arsenoves. As for the Temple of Hathor, it is considered the last monument of Ptolema, and its construction was completed before 116 BC by Eurogates II. Others Ptolemies added inscriptions to elephants, which are considered masterpieces of the temple. From Egypt, the worship of the gods Isis extended to Greece, Rome and in various parts of the empire, even when the Roman rule was applied in Egypt, the rulers tried to beautify the Holy Island, so Emperor Augustus Caesar built a temple at the northern end of an elephant in the ninth century BC. As for Tiberius and others, they added monuments and inscriptions, and Claudius, Trajan, Hadrian, and Diocletian built new buildings on the island, and work continued until the fourth century AD. Due to the intensity of the control of the Isis cult on the island of Philae, this led to an extension of that worship over many centuries, in defiance of the decree of Emperor Theodosius I, issued in 391 AD, in which the Christianity was imposed on all parts of the Roman Empire. In the year 550 AD, under Justinian's rule, Christianity arrived on the island of Philae and began a new page in its history. A new Christian community was formed on the island of Philae, and the Column Hall was transformed to be an occasion for practicing the new religion. Stones were moved from some of the monuments to build Christian churches on the island. And a new village has grown around the Temple of Isis. When Islam came, elephants were considered a mythical fortress represented in one of the stories of One Thousand and One Nights, and they acquired the name Anas al-Wujud after the name of the hero of one of these stories from the Thousand and One Nights stories. Philae temple This temple dedicated to the goddess Isis, which was flooded by the waters of the Nile, was divided and reassembled in a new location on the island of Agilika, about 500 meters from its original place on the island of Philae, and its buildings include a temple of Hathor, and the visitor can watch the sound and light show at night, which is presented in different languages. Egypt was a prosperous part of the parts of the Roman Empire. It became truly wealthy. Several new cities were built in it. Among the most famous facilities in Egypt in the Roman era is what is called the Pharaoh’s bed, meaning Trajan’s stall, and this effect was built on the island of Philae Trajan, the Roman ruler. Temples over Philae Island A large number of temples were built on the island of "Philae", perhaps the oldest of them is that dates back to the reign of King Thutmose III (1490-1436 BC). In the fourth century BC, King Nakht Nebf (378-341 BC) built a huge temple, and in its wake Ptolemy Philadelphus (the third century BC) built his great temple. Then many Ptolemaic kings and Roman governors followed him until Philae Island was crowded with temples. The most famous of which is called "Pharaoh's Chamber." There are also a large number of statues of ancient Egyptian kings on Philae Island. The first ruins on Philae Island date back to the reign of King Taharqa (the Twenty-Fifth Dynasty). The Isis Temple is one of the largest and most important in the group of large and small temples on the island of Philae. This temple occupies about a quarter of the island’s area, and among the other monuments on the island of Philae is the cabin “Nakhtenebo I” (Dynasty Thirty), two rows of columns dating back to Roman times, and a Greco-Roman temple of Eresnovis (Original) فيلة جزيرة مصرية جزيرة فيلة، هي جزيرة في منتصف نهر النيل وهي إحدى الحصون الأقوى على طول حدود مصر الجنوبية، وتفصل النيل إلى قناتين معاكستين في أسوان، كان بها معبد فيلة وانتقل من مكانه الأصلي على جزيرة فيلة وتم تجميعه على جزيرة أجيليكا، وذلك في أعقاب بناء السد العالي. ويرجع اسم فيلة أو فيلاي إلى اللغة الإغريقية التي تعني (الحبيبة) أو (الحبيبات) أما الاسم العربي لها فهو أنس الوجود نسبة لأسطورة أنس الموجودة في قصص ألف ليلة وليلة أما الاسم المصري القديم والقبطي فهو بيلاك أو بيلاخ ويعني الحد أو النهاية لأنها كانت آخر حدود مصر في الجنوب. ومجموعة العبادة كرست لعبادة الإلهة إيزيس غير أن الجزيرة احتوت على معابد لحتحور وأمنحتب وغيرها من المعابد. فيلة عبر القرون شُيدت معابد "فيلة" في الأصل لعبادة الإلهة "إيزيس" وفي كل القرون اكتسبت فيلة مكانة خاصة في العبادات لدرجة أن حشد من أتباع تلك العبادة كانوا يجتمعون لإحياء قصة موت وبعث أوزوريس. تم بناء المعبد الكبير خلال القرن الثالث قبل الميلاد تم تلاه معابد أمنحوتب وأرسنوفيس. أما معبد حتحور فهو يعد آخر أثر بطلمي واستكمل بنائه قبل عام 116 قبل الميلاد بواسطة إيورجيتس الثاني. وقد أضاف بطالمة آخرون نقوشا إلى فيلة والتي تعتبر من روائع المعبد. ومن مصر امتدت عبادة الآلهة إيزيس إلى اليونان وروما وفي مختلف أنحاء الإمبراطورية حتى عندما تم تطبيق الحكم الروماني في مصر حاول الحكام تجميل الجزيرة المقدسة فقد بنى الإمبراطور أغسطس قيصر معبد في الطرف الشمالي لفيلة في القرن التاسع قبل الميلاد. أما تيبيريوس وآخرون فقد أضافوا صروحاً ونقوشا، كما بنى كلاوديوس وتراجان وهادريان ودقلديانوس مبان جديدة بالجزيرة استمر العمل فيها حتى القرن الرابع الميلادي. ولشدة سيطرة عبادة إيزيس في جزيرة فيلة أدى ذلك إلى امتداد تلك العبادة على مدى قرون عديدة متحدية بذلك مرسوم الإمبراطور ثيودوسيوس الأول الذي أصدره عام 391 ميلادية والذي يفرض فيه الديانة المسيحية على جميع أنحاء الإمبراطورية الرومانية. وفي عام 550 بعد الميلاد وتحت حكم جوستنيان وصلت المسيحية إلى جزيرة فيلة وبدأت صفحة جديدة في تاريخها. وتكون مجتمع جديد مسيحي في جزيرة فيلة وتحولت قاعة الأعمدة لتكون مناسبة لممارسة الديانة الجديدة. وتم نقل الأحجار من بعض الآثار لبناء كنائس مسيحية في الجزيرة. ونمت قرية جديدة حول معبد إيزيس. عندما جاء الإسلام اعتبرت فيلة حصنا أسطوريا ممثلا في إحدى قصص ألف ليلة وليلة واكتسبت اسم أنس الوجود تيمناً باسم بطل إحدى هذه القصص من قصص الف ليله وليله. معبد فيلة هذا المعبد المخصص للإلهة أيزيس والذي أغرقته مياه النيل وتم تقسيمه وأعيد تجميعه في موقع جديد فوق جزيرة إجيليكا على بعد حوالي 500م من مكانه الأصلي بجزيرة فيلة ويضم مبانيه معبداً لحتحور ويمكن للزائر مشاهدة عرض الصوت والضوء ليلاً الذي يقدم بلغات مختلفة. كانت مصر جزءا مزدهرا من أجزاء الإمبراطورية الرومانية، أصبحت ثرية بحق وقد بنيت فيها عدة مدن جديدة ومن أشهر المنشآت في مصر في العصر الروماني ما يسمي مضجع فرعون أي كشك تراجان وهذا الأثر بناه في جزيرة فيلة تراجان الحاكم الروماني. المعابد فوق جزيرة فيلة أقيم عدد كبير من المعابد فوق جزيرة "فيلة" لعل أقدمها تلك المعابد التي يرجع تاريخها إلى عهد الملك تحتمس الثالث (1490-1436 قبل الميلاد). وفي القرن الرابع قبل الميلاد بنى الملك "نخت نبف" (378-341 ق.م) معبداً ضخماً وعلى أثره شيّد "بطليموس فيلادلف" (القرن الثالث قبل الميلاد) معبده الكبير، ثم تبعه كثير من ملوك البطالمة وولاة الرومان حتى ازدحمت جزيرة فيلة بالمعابد، وأشهرها هو الذي يطلق عليه "مخدع فرعون". هناك أيضاً عدد كبير من التماثيل لملوك مصر القديمة فوق جزيرة فيلة. تعود الأطلال الأولى فوق جزيرة فيلة إلى عهد الملك طهرقا (الأسرة الخامسة والعشرون) ويعد معبد إيزيس واحداً من أضخم وأهم الآثار ضمن مجموعة المعابد الكبيرة والصغيرة فوق جزيرة فيلة ويشغل هذا المعبد حوالي ربع مساحة الجزيرة ومن بين الآثار الأخرى فوق جزيرة فيلة مقصورة "نختنبو الأول" (الأسرة الثلاثون)، واثنان من صفوف الأعمدة التي ترجع إلى العصر الروماني، ومعبد أريسنوفيس يوناني - روماني
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  • 4/5 John Michael S. 2 years ago on Google
    After a complete disregard for Egypt's antiquities in the building of the Aswan High Dam and flooding of the valley to create Lake Nasser, great amounts of international aid went into resurrecting and reconstructing this ancient temple on a new island. Still powerful. Not in its original place.
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  • 5/5 Maria L. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful, well kept temple dedicated to the goddess Isis during the Greco-Roman period. They had to relocate the temple due to a flood. It is amazing that they were able to move it and keep it so well preserved, you could not tell at all. The only way to access it is with a boat which tour guides can easily help you with.
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  • 5/5 Jonas G. 7 months ago on Google
    This temple is really amazing! I think this is my favourite temple of them all. He’s in a great condition and the atmosphere is really great since he’s on an island and you need a boat to get there. So the whole experience was really nice 😍. 🚨Tip: come with a licensed guide and do not trust “guides” at the location itself. They are not licensed and might give you false information. Also if someones wants to show you a great spot for a picture, walk away. They are just trying to get some money of you. Same if they want to give you information.
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  • 5/5 Miguel Angel Gomez R. 6 months ago on Google
    Amazing. Really nice and recommendable. You get there by bus and then by boat and it belongs to Aswan city. Located into Nubians area. Additionally, there are some souvenirs shops at good price.
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  • 5/5 Robert C. 2 years ago on Google
    A sublime example of the classic ancient Egyptian temple. This building was dedicated to the goddess Isis and was built in the Greek Epoch of Egyptian history. The price of admission is 180EGP and it is only accessible by boat, but a short trek across the water is completely worth it as you will be rewarded with spectacular views of the most beautiful temple in all of Egypt. There is a small café next to the temple that serves refreshments at inflated prices, however, you can bargain with the vendors to some extent and knock the price down at least a little bit.
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  • 5/5 Shiv S. 5 months ago on Google
    Ferry boat is 100 egp per person. Don't pay more. Ferry will take you to the temple and wait for you and bring you back. Pay after you return. Temple is great to visit.
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  • 5/5 سعيد رضوان �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful place, God willing (Original) مكان جميل ما شاء الله
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  • 5/5 Juan M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) TEMPLE OF FILE or FILAE. ISIS TEMPLE. The moment is full in its splendor. I can never forget it. The guide who is an Egyptologist delights us with the Mysteries of Osiris. His voice is heard carried by the acoustics of the place between birdsong. Cats walk as they please. The group sitting between the columns of the anteroom. Smell of river, antiquity is perceived, the mystery is touched, time has stopped and I let my imagination fly to find myself in a "sacred place" for this civilization. As with the Abu Simbel temples of Ramses II and Nefertari, the original temple that was on the island of Filae (built around 370 BC by Napktnebef Kheperkare (Nectanebo I), was moved to the current location in Agilkia Island In a spectacular UNESCO operation, dismantled stone by stone and with hundreds of volunteers to prevent it from being "engulfed by Lake Nasser." The set of temples is part of the Open Air Museum of Nubia and Aswan. A UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979 with the name Nubian Monuments of Abu Simbel a Filé, there is much to see at its current location. • The Nectanebo I hall, with ashlars from the Taharqo period • The temple of Arensnufis, a meroitic divinity, from the time of Ptolemy IV Philópator and Arqamani II, king of Meroe. • The colonnades of the time of Augustus and Tiberius. • The Mandulis Chapel, Nubian divinity. • The temple dedicated to Imhotep, divinized sage from the time of Dyeser. • The time gate of Ptolemy II Filadelfo • The first pylon, with the obelisks of Ptolemy VIII Evérgetes. Second pylon. • The courtyard with the mammisi, by Ptolemy VIII, finished by Tiberius. • The temple of Isis, decorated in the time of Ptolemy II, finished by Augustus and Tiberius. • The temple of Hathor, by Ptolemy VI Philometer and Ptolemy VIII Evérgetes. • To the west is the so-called Hadrian's Gate, passing through which you reach the main chapel and the temple of the goddess Hathor, to the east of the temple of Isis. The pillars are decorated with scenes of musicians, dancers, and gods. To the southeast is the Trajan kiosk. Of great beauty and as a separate set. The goddess Isis is an Egyptian goddess, sister and wife of Osiris. Represents the mother, queen, and goddess of all gods. She is also the goddess of Love and is related to the star Sirius, this being her dwelling place in Heaven. The goddess Isis contains all the attributes of the other goddesses of Egypt. She is one of the nine goddesses that make up the Eneada, that is, the nine deities worshiped and associated with the creation myths in Heliopolis (capital of nome XIII of Lower Egypt). The Temple of Filae is of great importance to the Egyptians since, according to legend, when King Osiris was assassinated by his brother, who spread his body throughout the entire country, his wife Isis collected them and took refuge in the Filae Island to rebuild it. Osiris was the eldest son of Nut, the goddess of Heaven, and of Gueb, the god of Earth. He is said to have been the first king of Egypt, until the day when misfortune fell upon him. Seth envied Osiris, his brother. During a party, he challenged the guests to enter a chest. Osiris entered him and the lid was closed ... Osiris fell into his trap! And Seth threw the chest into the Nile and seized the throne. Isis, the wife of Osiris, found the body of her husband and hid it. But Seth seized him, this time cutting him into fourteen pieces, which he scattered in the Nile current. After a long search, the sorceress goddess Isis retrieved the pieces and patiently put them together. Upon the inert body of her husband she conceived a son, Horus, who would eventually avenge her father by defeating Set. With the help of Anubis, the god of embalmers, he brought back to life Osiris, who became the god of the dead in the Hereafter. Isis never rejoined her husband on earth! (Original) TEMPLO DE FILE o FILAE. TEMPLO DE ISIS. El momento es pleno en su esplendor. Nunca podré olvidarlo. El guía que es egiptólogo nos deleita con los Misterios de Osiris. Se escucha su voz llevada por la acústica del lugar entre cantos de pájaros. Los gatos pasean a su antojo. El grupo sentado entre las columnas de la antesala. Olor a río, se percibe la antigüedad, se palapa el misterio, el tiempo se ha detenido y dejo volar mi imaginación para encontrarme en un “lugar sagrado” para esta civilización. Al igual que ocurrió con los templos de Abu Simbel de Ramsés II y Nefertari, el templo original que estaba en la isla de Filae (levantado alrededor del año 370 antes de Cristo por Napktnebef Kheperkare (Nectanebo I), fue trasladado a la actual ubicación en la isla de Agilkia. En una espectacular operación de la UNESCO, desmontado piedra a piedra y con cientos de voluntarios para evitar que fuera “engullido por el lago Nasser.” El conjunto de templos forma parte del Museo al Aire Libre de Nubia y Asuán. Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la Unesco en 1979 con el nombre de Monumentos de Nubia de Abú Simbel a Filé. Hay mucho que ver en su ubicación actual. • El vestíbulo de Nectanebo I, con sillares de época de Taharqo • El templo de Arensnufis, divinidad meroítica, de tiempos de Ptolomeo IV Filópator y Arqamani II, rey de Meroe. • Las columnatas de época de Augusto y Tiberio. • La capilla de Mandulis, divinidad nubia. • El templo dedicado a Imhotep, sabio divinizado de la época de Dyeser. • La puerta de tiempos de Ptolomeo II Filadelfo • El primer pilono, con los obeliscos de Ptolomeo VIII Evérgetes. Segundo pilono. • El patio con el mammisi, de Ptolomeo VIII, terminado por Tiberio. • El templo de Isis, decorado en época de Ptolomeo II, terminado por Augusto y Tiberio. • El templo de Hathor, de Ptolomeo VI Filómetor y Ptolomeo VIII Evérgetes. • Al oeste está la llamada puerta de Adriano, al pasar por la cual se llega a la capilla principal y al templo de la diosa Hathor, al este del templo de Isis. Los pilares están decorados con escenas de músicos, bailarines y dioses. Al sudeste está el quiosco de Trajano. De gran belleza y como un conjunto aparte. La diosa Isis es una diosa egipcia, hermana y esposa de Osiris. Representa la madre, la reina y la diosa de todos los dioses. Es también la diosa del Amor y se la relaciona con la estrella Sirio, siendo esta su morada en el Cielo. La diosa Isis contiene todos los atributos de las demás diosas de Egipto. Es una de las nueve diosas que componen la Eneáda, o sea, las nueve divinidades adoradas y asociadas a los mitos de la creación en Heliópolis (capital del nomo XIII del Bajo Egipto). El Templo de Filae tiene una gran importancia para los egipcios ya que, según la leyenda, cuando el rey Osiris fue asesinado por su hermano, quien esparció su cuerpo a lo largo de todo el País, su esposa Isis los recogió y se refugió en la Isla de Filae para reconstruirlo. Osiris era el hijo mayor de Nut, la diosa del Cielo, y de Gueb, el dios de la Tierra. Se dice que fue el primer rey de Egipto, hasta el día en que la desgracia cayó sobre él. Seth envidiaba a Osiris, su hermano. Durante una fiesta retó a los invitados a que entrasen en un cofre. Osiris se introdujo en él y la tapa se cerró… ¡Osiris cayó en su trampa! Y Seth hizo tirar el cofre al Nilo y se apoderó del trono. Isis, la mujer de Osiris, encontró el cadáver de su esposo y lo escondió. Pero Seth se apoderó de él, cortándolo esta vez en catorce pedazos, que esparció en la corriente del Nilo. Tras una larga búsqueda, la diosa hechicera Isis recuperó los pedazos y pacientemente los unió. Sobre el cuerpo inerte de su esposo concibió un hijo, Horus, que finalmente vengaría a su padre derrotando a Set. Con la ayuda de Anubis, el dios de los embalsamadores, le devolvió la vida a Osiris, que se convirtió en el dios de los muertos en el Más Allá. ¡Isis jamás volvió a reunirse con su esposo en la tierra!.
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  • 5/5 Jack 4 years ago on Google
    Be careful of overly helpful locals here, as they're looking for a generous tip after taking a photo for you or showing you something. It's interesting to know that this entire temple complex was moved here piece by piece from a nearby island where it once stood but was taken by the rising waters of Lake Nasser. This temple is dedicated to the goddess Isis who is said to help the dead move into the afterlife. Her story of resurrecting her husband Osiris who was slain by their son Horus and motifs about life after death can be seen on the walls. Highly recommend coming here with a guide to fully appreciate this place.
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  • 5/5 Magdy M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The image of the god, but the god of entertainment for the Pharaohs ... from the Philae Temple in Aswan ... Arab Republic of Egypt (Original) صورة الاله بس اله الترفيه عند الفراعنة ... من معبد فيله بأسوان ... جمهورية مصر العربية
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  • 5/5 Ilias B. 1 year ago on Google
    One of my favorite (if not my most favorite one) temple I visited in Egypt 🇪🇬 an island just for the temple in the middle of the Nile. You can access the island by one of the many boats that exist and it approximately takes 10 minutes to arrive. Originally the whole site was covered by Nile during the flood season, but it was moved piece by price and that's why it's in a good condition and we'll maintained. This initiative took around 4 years to complete.
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  • 5/5 Deborah H. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful place. Very peaceful. The Egyptians have done a good job of improving the area for explorers to see the area. I strongly recommend a trip to see it. Even the boat to get there is wonderful.
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  • 5/5 Shweta E. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful temple. Nice experience taking a boat to the temple. As this is middle of a lake the cool breeze while travelling feels wonderful on the way. The temple itself has nice story to it. The architecture is wonderful. This temple is from the Roman era in Egypt. A good guide will explain how the temple was moved after area was flooded by Aswan dams. If you are not stretched for time you can easily enjoy 2-3 hours here. Be mindful of the timing when you visit When we reached at around 1:30 PM there were no queues but when we returned at 3:30 we could see long queues of vehicles waiting to enter the premises.
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  • 5/5 Ahmed V. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing experience. Boat ride to get there. We went in the afternoon so we had the most amazing golden hour. I am a South African and our guide spoke fluent English. A lot of ancient Egyptian history. We went on a Friday (which is the first day of the weekend here). It was busy but there was enough space for everyone. It was also school holiday. Visited the temple in February, which is winter.
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  • 5/5 Lisa S. 7 months ago on Google
    Take a boat ride to yet another fantastic Temple. It was incredible how they moved each part of the Temple to higher ground before the dam flooded. Highly recommend the trip over.
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  • 3/5 F B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is not the temple that closes at 4:00 p.m. but the ticket office. The site closes at 5:00 p.m. Many images have unfortunately been hammered (deliberately damaged). The temples are fascinating all the same, and the safeguarding of the temple (s) saved from the waters is phenomenal. Personally, I don't consider this temple to be a must see ... Karnak and Luxor more impressive in my opinion. Entrance ticket 180 EGP Boat EGP 175 (per person ...) Group of 8 and more 20 EGP per person (for 160 .... Curious ...) Long live Egypt (Original) Ce n'est pas le temple qui ferme à 16h00 mais bien la billetterie. Le site ferme à 17h00. Beaucoup d'images ont malheureusement été martelées (volontairement endommagées). Les temples sont tout de même fascinants et, la sauvegarde de se (ses) temple(s) sauvés des eaux est phénoménale. Personnellement, je n'estime pas que ce temple est incontournable... Karnak et Louxor plus impressionnant à mon avis. Billet entrée 180 EGP Bateau 175 EGP (par personne...) Groupe de 8 et plus 20 EGP par personne (pour 160.... Curieux...) Vive l'Égypte
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  • 5/5 Anant K. 4 months ago on Google • 174 reviews
    I think it's one of the beautiful temple along the Nile. Amazing location on an island. Not overcrowded but you have to hire a boat to go there. If you are in a group then it's 100 pound and if you are alone then it's about 300 but I paid 250 and had boat for myself. Ticket you have to pay by card only cash not accepted.

  • 5/5 Beverly (. 3 months ago on Google • 125 reviews New
    I visited the Philae Temple on an organized tour. The temple is on an island accessible by boat. This is not the original location of the temple. It was moved here. My tour manager walked us through the temple and surrounding areas, providing brief but good explanations of everything, and then we had about an hour to explore on our own. I enjoyed visiting. The area is very peaceful and easy to navigate. The significance of this temple is that it was the last known place for hieroglyphic inscription dated to AD 394. There are images of Christianity. I highly recommend visiting as early as possible during the day if you want time to study the drawings. As I was leaving, large groups of people were coming in, and the temple filled up quickly.

  • 3/5 Ciprian S. 3 months ago on Google • 92 reviews New
    Not bad, but after you see all piramids, you ho there only if you are really interested in archeology and history. But the boat tour there and back was nice. Ps: Maybe we were tired after 11 hours of night train travel from Cairo.

  • 5/5 Peter B. 3 months ago on Google • 74 reviews New
    Exceptional temple. I love the experience getting to it, and the water was great for a cool breeze. It was really well preserved and gorgeous. The kitties guarding the island are also cute.

  • 5/5 Светлана �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The temple was built in the 4th century BC. Then it was disassembled, due to the threat of flooding, and moved to another place. Located on a picturesque island. (Original) Храм построен в IV веке до нашей эры. Затем разобран, из- за угрозы затопления, и перенесён в другое место. Находится на живописном острове.

  • 5/5 Marc D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very impressive, offset system. (Original) Sehr beeindruckende, versetzte Anlage.

  • 4/5 Jazmin J. 1 year ago on Google
    We arrived at this place through a boat. The scenery was unbelievable. As we disembarked, we were greeted by unbelievable monuments . There were many tourists. History is incredible. Wear sunscreen and comfortable shoes. There is a cafeteria and shops on site. Had coffee while waiting for my group. I relaxed and contemplated the Nile.

  • 5/5 Shehab E. 3 years ago on Google
    After you arrive to the temple by boat, you will fall in love with one of the best temples in egypt a one you will never forget, it has a different taste, you will feel the magic of nile and nature with the temple, so capture your camera and start taking your photos.

  • 5/5 Marco S. 1 year ago on Google
    An awesome Egyptian temple on an island. The only way to arrive is taking a little motor boat after buying the ticket at the entrance (the trip on the boat is included in the price). Stunning views and a good spot for taking wonderful, and panoramical, photos.

  • 4/5 Jesús Farrera G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Or is its place of origin destroyed sculptures was moved from the place (Original) O es su lugar de origen esculturas destruidas fue movido del lugar

  • 5/5 Estefanía C. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely amazing! The temple itself is very worth visiting. Very well preserved and nice to see, despite the high temperature. We took the light and sound show in the evening and we do not regret. Much fresher, less people and very nice with the story telling and lights

  • 4/5 Sebastian 1 year ago on Google
    How to visit on your own as a solo traveler: 1) Take a mini-bus to the Aswan Low Dam (2 EGP) 2) Walk to the Marina Philae Temple 3) Buy tickets at the counter (EGP 180 / Student 90) IMPORTANT: DO NOT ENTER THE BOAT DOCK BEFORE FINDING A GROUP! 4) The boats have a fixed price of EGP 180 return for up to 8 people, including 1 hour at the temple. Extra persons are EGP 25. The problem is that the ferrymen will not let you join a group, trying to force you to pay for a while boat on your own. So WAIT BY THE TICKET COUNTER and ask people if you can split a boat with them. If you go inside, the local guides will under no circumstances let you join their group, as they have an agreement with the ferrymen. 5) Personally I found 1 hour at the temple was too short, so I ended up paying 50 EGP to a group to go to the temple, and then found another group to which I paid EGP 50 to return with a couple of hours later. I recommend this approach as 1 hour is rushed. As for the temple, it is a really cool place to visit. You can easily imagine the ancient Egyptians chilling by the water. So well preserved, and incredible that they moved it from a nearby island. There is some information, but make sure to bring a nice guidebook. Personally I think 1 hour is too short for a visit. You will be rushing to read the information and take pictures and just enjoy. There is a shop/restaurant on the island, but the drinks are a little expensive (50 EGP).

  • 5/5 Mike E. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful temple, if you venture to go alone before boarding the boats that take you to the temple, get together with some colleagues so they don't see your face, more people = cheaper. Enjoy !!! (Original) Hernoso templo, si se aventuran a ir solos antes de subir a los botes que los lleva al templo juntense con algunos colegas para que no les vean la cara, más gente = más barato. Enjoy!!!

  • 5/5 Haytham H. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing temple it is located on Aglika island south of the old Aswan dam, make sure to go to the restaurant right across with very nice view, it is only need 2 hours to view, This temple was moved by UNESCO when the Nile dam was built

  • 5/5 ry m. 3 years ago on Google
    Immerse yourself in the civilization of the ancient Egyptians. Gold and Glorious.

  • 5/5 Rayhan U. 2 years ago on Google
    Most picturous temple and surroundings we've visited so far. We're lucky to visit in late afternoon hence great lighting for the cameras. Enjoy the boat ride and the hillocks. However the story of the submerged Nubiyan villages reminded me- everything comes with a cost. Great example of restoration. Find the spot in the water pointing out the original location of the temple.

  • 1/5 Sinja B. 3 years ago on Google
    Long way from aswan, special tourist prices up to 700% more than the local price. Even after the ticket price you need to take the boat which costs additionally - of course - and depending on your nationality the boat is up to 300 pounds. Once we arrived at the tempel, oir frustration level was so high, that we could not enjoy it. No explanations, no signs, if you would like additional info: you need to pay for a guide - what else.

  • 5/5 Akshaya s. 1 year ago on Google
    One of my favorite temple I visited in Egypt 🇪🇬. As this is middle of a lake the cool breeze while travelling feels wonderful on the way. Its marvellous how they moved the temple to a near by island. Its one of last temple to practice Egyptian religion. The temple itself has nice story to it. The architecture is wonderful. A good guide will explain how the temple was moved and give a detailed picture of how things used to work during their period.

  • 5/5 Boyan B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Awesome place (Original) Страхотно място

  • 5/5 SB S. 4 years ago on Google
    How could you not be amazed by this place!?. The history is fascinating.

  • 5/5 Tiemen de W. 5 years ago on Google
    Temple of Philae. We arrived at this temple island by a small jetty boat from Aswan town. Like Abu Simbel, the temple was transported to it current site piece by piece to save it from the flooding of Lake Nasser. Temple is mainly dedicated to the goddess Isis. Gorgeous symmetry of its architecture. Spent most of the time here looking at the mural reliefs which are quite exquisite. 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

  • 5/5 Mark P. 5 months ago on Google
    This amazing temple complex is isolated on an island in the middle of the Nile River and is only accessible by boat. It’s about a 25 minute ride out to the island. The boats are usually pretty full, as this is a popular tourist destination in the area. The boats are covered, but the direct sunlight on the island can be harsh and uncomfortable. Wear a hat and some sunscreen, and take plenty of water. There are plenty of vendors on the boat dock area selling souvenirs and other items. There are restrooms available on the island. Plan on at least 3 or 4 hours or so of time to ride the boat both ways and have enough time to explore the temple and get some good photos.

  • 5/5 Ahmed A. 4 years ago on Google
    Very educational and interesting history is unknown to me I should have researched a little more. I would recommend to read before visit.

  • 5/5 Islam A. 4 years ago on Google
    Located on an isolated island in the Nile River, the temple stands as a symbol of Pharaohs' greatness. You don't need more than two hours to tour around; it is not so big. It is wonderful though.

  • 5/5 Aparesh N. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing experience.Evryone should come here if they plan to visit Egypt.

  • 5/5 Mohamed U. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing place where you can see the mixture of 3 civilization. The pharonic, the Greek and the Roman. It is right in the middle of the Nile and it has an amazing story to tell

  • 5/5 Mayank R. 4 years ago on Google
    This is where the ancient Egyptian civilization died so pretty historic place. Also very interesting to hear about how the temple was relocated after being flooded etc

  • 5/5 Lieutenant 5 years ago on Google
    Lots and lots of amazing stories carved on these walls.

  • 5/5 Sara chourouk B. 3 years ago on Google
    I remember the day very well when I visited them it was the second eid adha day and I was so happy to hear and see this monuments and discover the Egyptian history

  • 5/5 Abbazie & B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The Temples of Philae are the complex of temples that stood on the homonymous island of the Nile in Egypt, then dismantled and transferred to the nearby island of Agilkia in 1977. The Temple of Isis represented the main center of the Isiac cult. (Original) I Templi di File sono il complesso dei templi che sorgevano sull'omonima isola del Nilo in Egitto, poi smontati e trasferiti sulla vicina isola di Agilkia nel 1977. Il Tempio di Iside rappresentava il principale centro del culto isiaco.

  • 2/5 T 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The ruins are wonderful, but ... I was disgusted when I was sprinkled with a boat to cross and stopped the boat at the last minute when I arrived at the land and was asked for a tip. (Original) 遺跡は素晴らしいのですが… 渡るための舟でふっかけられた上に陸に着くギリギリで舟を止めさらにチップを要求されて嫌な思いをしました。

  • 5/5 omar f. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) ❤️ (Original) ❤️

  • 5/5 Sameh L. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing place

  • 5/5 Gonzalo V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Dedicated to Isis, goddess of love, the Temple of Philae is one of the most beautiful and best preserved in the country. It is located on a small island that can only be accessed by boat, something that gives it even more charm if possible. The main facade of the temple is 45.5 m wide x 18 m high. It was built by King Nectanebo I and is decorated in bas-relief with the archetypal image of Pharaoh triumphing over the enemies of Egypt and various scenes of the king making offerings to the gods. (Original) Dedicado a Isis, diosa del amor, el Templo de Philae es uno de los más bellos y mejor conservados del país. Está ubicado en una pequeña isla a la que solo se puede acceder en barco, algo que le aporta aún mayor encanto si es posible. La fachada principal del templo tiene 45,5 m de ancho x 18 m de alto. Fue construido por el rey Nectanebo I y está decorado en bajorrelieve con la imagen arquetípica del faraón triunfando sobre los enemigos de Egipto y diversas escenas del rey realizando ofrendas a los dioses

  • 5/5 mahmoud R. 3 years ago on Google
    🔥✨

  • 5/5 Ema M. 3 years ago on Google
    Egyptian temples are not disputed by two

  • 5/5 shokry m. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Pharaonic temple located in the city of Aswan, Egypt and attracts thousands of tourists and local visitors to see it. (Original) معبد فرعوني يقع في مدينة أسوان، مصر ويجذب آلاف السياح والزوار المحليين لمشاهدته.

  • 5/5 AndresRafael S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The set of temples of Filé is part of the Open Air Museum of Nubia and Aswan, declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco in 1979 with the name of Nubian Monuments from Abu Simbel to Filé. (Original) El conjunto de templos de Filé forma parte del Museo al Aire Libre de Nubia y Asuán, declarado Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la Unesco en 1979 con el nombre de Monumentos de Nubia de Abú Simbel a Filé.

  • 5/5 ADA H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wonderful. Each place in Egypt is incredible more beautiful and bigger than the other ... Much to see, time is lacking. !!! (Original) Maravilloso. Cada lugar en Egipto es increíble mas bello y grande que el otro...Mucho que ver falta tiempo.!!!

  • 1/5 lo d. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Be careful to deceive Asians (Original) 要小心會欺騙亞洲人

  • 5/5 Thiago B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Another icon of the history of ancient Egypt, in a pleasant visit ... next to a flooded area. There is also a clear presence of the marks of Christians that in the past occupied the buildings.180 LE the entrance, you have to negotiate the transfer in a small access port. (Original) Mais um ícone da história do antigo Egito, numa aprazível visita.. junto a uma área alagada. Também é nítida a presença das marcas de cristãos que num passado ocuparam as edificações.180 LE a entrada, tem que se negociar o translado num pequeno Porto de acesso.

  • 4/5 Anna E. 4 years ago on Google
    Love it

  • 5/5 Rady A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Philae temple or sweetheart It existed before the construction of the High Dam On the island of Philae He was transferred after the sinking Which lasted more than 20 temples In the country of authentic Nubia To visit him with the High Dam Currently located on the island of Agilikia You get on a boat that connects you there Of course, if you are in a visiting program He will be with you a guide explaining to you And he understands you the details of the place The place is very beautiful and wonderful There are parties of sound and light at night. Badri goes to the High Dam And you see possible infringement of a palace Abu Simbel buys medical and aromatic oils (Original) معبد فيلاي او الحبيبه كان موجود قبل بناء السد العالي علي جزيرة فيلة وتم نقله بعد عملية الغرق اللي طالت اكتر من 20 معبد في بلاد النوبة الأصيلة بتروحله في زيارة مع السد العالي موجود حاليا علي جزيرة اجيليكيا بتركب مركب توصلك هناك وطبعا لو انت في برنامج زيارات هيكون معاك مرشد يشرحلك ويفهمك تفاصيل المكان المكان غاية في الجمال والروعه َوموجود بالليل حفلات الصوت والضوء. تروحه بدري مع السد العالي وانت راجع ممكن تعدي على قصر ابو سمبل تشتري زيوت طبيه وعطرية

  • 5/5 Sandro García S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Artificial island that has a Greco-Roman temple of great artistic interest. A must if you go down to Aswan, you have to go by boat that if, because it is in the middle of the dam. (Original) Isla artificial que cuenta con un templo grecorromano de gran interés artísitico. Visita obligada si bajas hasta Asuán, hay que ir en barco eso si, debido a que está en medio de la presa.

  • 5/5 Damon 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A must-see point during your stay in Aswan, it's also worth to sit on the other side and see the rock where our storks sit down before flying to Poland :) (Original) obowiazkowy punkt podczas pobytu w Asuanie, warto rowniez usiasc po drugiej stronie i obejrzec skale gdzie rozsiadaja sie nasze bociany przed odlotem do Polski :)

  • 5/5 Ahmed Tarek A. 4 years ago on Google
    It was amazing and gorgeous view with nile river

  • 5/5 Jürgen B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Must be seen just super (Original) Muss man gesehen haben einfach Super

  • 5/5 Malika K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Superb (Original) Superbe

  • 5/5 Josip M. 4 years ago on Google
    An indescribably impressive and magnificent monument that should not be overlooked when visiting Aswan.

  • 5/5 Mathieu C. 2 years ago on Google
    A really amazing temple very well preserved and in the middle of a lake giving a wonderful point of view. It's really recommended to arrive early in the morning.

  • 5/5 Genesis M. 2 years ago on Google
    I came here today and it’s amazing site to behold. A place worth to visit, even with a pandemic, I came all the way from the gulf. I did not regret that I came here. This place is magical and would bring you the ancient time.

  • 5/5 حامد ابو �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One of the tourist places in Egypt and the Temple of Philae is located on the island of Ajilka in the Nile River and surrounded by islands, which gives the view an attraction to the beholder, Glory to God (Original) من الأماكن السياحية بمصر ومعبد فيله يقع على جزيره اجيلكا في نهر النيل وتحيط بها الجزر مما يعطي المنظر جاذبية للناظر وسبحان الله

  • 5/5 Saltets G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The transferred temples and landscapes around are beautiful. December 2020 - 180 pounds - official ticket price for farangs, excluding bot cost (Original) Перенесенные храмы и пейзажи вокруг красивы. Декабрь 2020- 180 фунтов - официальная цена билета для фарангов, без стоимости бота

  • 5/5 ahmad A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wonderful (Original) رااااااائع

  • 4/5 CARLOS R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I have been fortunate to visit him day and night. The views are different, since it is illuminated at night and they make a small audiovisual recreation that tells you part of its history. For me it is better to visit it during the day, even so, it is worth visiting at any time (Original) He tenido la suerte de visitarlo de día y de noche. Las vistas son diferentes, ya que por la.noche está iluminado y hacen una pequeña recreación audiovisual que te cuenta parte de su historia. Para mi gusta es mejor visitarlo de día, aún así, merece la pena visitarlo en cualquier momento

  • 3/5 Thomas J G. 3 years ago on Google
    If youre already in Aswan, this is probably number three of the things I'd suggest. Seeing a Nubian village and the Nubian museum are more my preferences. If you're debating on Aswan, this isn't reason enough to come this far. I'd not have included Aswan myself, but it's harder now to judge with the pandemic times. Apparently the government has set the ferry price to extortion levels for toursits (familiar theme). You can get a ferry across to Elephatine Island for 10EP (roundtrip), and this is 250EP. It's maybe 3x as much. Much more than Karnak and certainly Luxor Temple. (Just learned that the government-fixed price is 180EP, but try talking most of the drivers below 200. I ended up with a good guy.) As for the sound and light show, I only saw it from a nearby restaurant but most folks speak well of it. The downside is that, during the day, there are a lot of grey boxes and hanging lights that are in you view and in your photos. BTW For some reason people think that saying they're Nubian means that they're not going to gouge you. It really just depends on the person. It's no different than anywhere else in Egypt.


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