This temple is not part of the usual tourist route, so you will be able to enjoy a relatively quiet visit without tripping over tourists and vendors alike. Built as a tribute to the Nubian Sun God Merul, also known as Mandoulis. This temple was transplanted from the original site that is 50 Kms south of Aswan. The rising waters of lake Nasser would have submerged the temple otherwise, when the Aswan High Dam was built. You will need to take a motorboat to the island. As you land, the causeway that leads to the huge gates of the temple are an impressive site indeed. There is also a well preserved Nilometer there.

a relocated ancient temple on a tiny island. the open view to Lake Nasser was so beautiful and so peaceful. no tourist, the staff opened the gate and turned on the lighting for us, and it was very clean. the small forecourt, the vestibule, and a large relief in the 1st room were well maintained. in contrast, the Kiosk of Qertassi was a bit ruined. the boatman took us here, offered a small bazaar on the boat, very welcomed by ladies !

This is a beautiful place. One of the things which made it such a great experience is that we were the only people visiting! Make sure you walk around the whole site. There are some excellent reliefs to see. We found images of an elephant on one of the stone blocks outside. It takes a bit of effort to get to and some negotiations with the boatman , (we paid 150EGP per person, which was probably too much). Views of Lake Nasser are stunning but sad to think of all the Nubian people displaced by the creation of the Lake.

We boarded our own boat, no one else around, and had the temple and island to ourselves and the guardians, who seemed delighted someone had remembered them!
The temple was moved from destruction by the building of the high dam and subsequent flooding of the valley to form Lake Nasser, an incredible feat in itself. The temple itself is small, and decor unfinished, in nubianstyle, but still fascinating to see. Walking the granite walkway to an adjoining island is the temple of Ramses II, a very small and compact temple with reliefs which still retain their colour but are quite rudimentary in style and ere are a couple of monuments around the temple which were saved at the same time which make interesting viewing, while the sun was hot there was a refreshingly cool breeze all around the island, and no humidity which draws the energy from you.

Temple of Kakabshah or Mandulis is avery famous anci Nubian temple, consecrated for the Nubian diety Mandulis and built around 30 B.C. during the era of the Roman Emperor Augustus.

Kalabsha Temple, also known as the Temple of Kalabsha, is an ancient Egyptian temple located on the western shore of Lake Nasser, near Aswan. It was originally situated at the site of Talmis in Lower Nubia but was relocated in the 1960s to its current location to save it from submersion due to the construction of the Aswan High Dam. Key features of Kalabsha Temple include: Dedication to Mandulis: The temple is primarily dedicated to the Nubian sun god Mandulis. Mandulis is often represented as a combination of a human and a lion. Construction Period: Kalabsha Temple was constructed during the reign of Roman Emperor Augustus (30 BCE - 14 CE) and continued under subsequent Roman emperors, including Tiberius and Nero. It represents a blend of Egyptian and Roman architectural styles. Main Structures: The main structures of the temple include a large courtyard, a hypostyle hall with columns, and a sanctuary. The temple's pylons and reliefs depict scenes of various Roman emperors making offerings to the deities. Relocation: As part of the UNESCO Nubia Campaign, Kalabsha Temple was dismantled and moved to its present location on the shores of Lake Nasser. This effort aimed to preserve important archaeological sites threatened by the rising waters caused by the construction of the Aswan High Dam. Kalabsha Temple stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts to rescue and preserve ancient monuments during a significant period of modern development in the region.

We were the only people on the entire island! It's a bit shocking that this temple is so much less visited. We went to Philae earlier in the day and it was a mass of humanity. But here, we were free to explore the island and its temples all by ourselves. It's also a fascinating fusion of Nubian and Egyptian religions that we didn't get in any other temple complex. But go with a guide who knows the history or it will be lost on you.

Sprawling temple which is great to explore. Some statues still in great condition and there are some unique pieces here as well. Overall nice to visit.

One of the best-preserved temple to visit in aswan . But it needs a privet permission to visit it. But it really good to visit it.

Very nice temple to visit , wonderful site by nile , great experiance

Fantastic temple. Beautifully restored. Better than the more popular Temple of Isis on Philae Island. Well worth a visit.

A lovely place where the beauty of nature meets ancient Egyptians sacred buildings with original colored paintings on the walls.. The trip to this place is by boat inside Naser lake, it was so enjoyable, and the best thing is that is never crowded.

very bad experience. The temple can’t be reached without a boat and the police is asking for a “special ticket” to get to the docks. Basically a 350 bribe… we didn’t do it and turned back

A group of temples that are relocated on an island nearby the Aswan High Dam. The Island of New Kalabsha is accessible only via motor boats near by the High Dam.The site is well worth visiting as it is so peaceful and the temples are nice, esp. Beit Al-Wali Temple of Ramesses II. The Main Kalabsha Temple is dedicated to the Nubian God Mandulis (Marul), there is also a nice shrine for Hathor. It is better to visit it at morning before noon. I went there with Real Egypt Tours, they are amazing!

I recommend the following, if you really want to visit this place and have little time AND arrive by plane in the morning: arrange the pickup with your hotel/finding contacts, and from the airport come directly here as it is really closeby. Ideally try to have your driver negotiate in advance the boat: no more than 200 EGP for it whole. After around 2H visit the boat will bring you back, and from there you can visit Philae and or the unfinished obelisk. A whole day! Yet another Nubian temple that was moved during the construction of the Nasser Dam. In fact, the story and details of this engineering feat are nearly as fascinating as the temple itself. The visit is super quiet and "intimate"; we just saw another small group, but very briefly; the rest of the time, the island seemed to be for ourselves only.

An amazing collection of temples. Off the main tourist map. I personally enjoyed the one built during Ramses ii reign. It still has some of its original colours although it was partially submerged.

Very nice Temple in the middle of the Nile. There is statue of hathor there

This place is on lake Nasser and honestly one of the most beautiful places I have ever visited I didn't want to leave if u are planning to visit lake Nasser this must be on your list

Kalabsha Temple is one of the most beautiful temples in ancient Egypt And the diversity between the eras, and each stone has its own interesting story of interesting visits for history lovers.