History of The Temple of Philae

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• The Ancient times

The

Philae

Temple was built over a three-century period, by the Greek Ptolemaic dynasty and the Roman Participate. The essential Temple was dedicated to Isis

Egypt

ian Goddess , but other temples and holy buildings were dedicated to her son Horus (

god of

horus

) and the goddess Hathor. In Ptolemaic times Goddess hathor was associated with Isis

Egypt

ian Goddess , who was in turn associated with the Greek goddess Aphrodite. For centuries the

Philae

Temple complex was the holiest site for Isis

Egypt

ian Goddess worshippers. • The Byzantine emperor :- The Temples of the island were neglected, and some of them even destroyed, after the persecution of the Christians by the Roman Emperors. The Temple was officially closed down in the 6th century A.D. by the Byzantine emperor Justinian who changed the main Temple to a church. • The Christian and Islamic effect :- As

Philae

was a seat of the Ancient

Egypt

ian faith, it was also for the Christian religion. Ruins of a Christian church were discovered there , and more than one adytum bore traces of having been made to serve at different eras the purposes of a chapel of God Osiris and of Christ. The

Philae

Temple was changed into a church for the Virgin Mary. finally the Temple was closed by Muslim in the 7th century. How to reach The Temple of

Philae

South of the city of Aswan lies the beautiful Temple of

Philae

. Its main Temple was dedicated to the Isis

Egypt

ian Goddess and its construction was during the third century B.C.

Philae

was the last bastion of Ancient

Egypt

ian religion and hieroglyphic usage Today,

Philae

is one of the most known places in Aswan. To reach it, one can take an organized excursion booked through a travel agent or hotel. Alternatively, take a taxi to the boat landing at Shellal on the east side of the old Aswan Dam. From there, a short boat trip can be arranged to the island. If time permits, a night visit for the Sound and Light Show is very worthwhile as the temples look stunning under floodlights. Shows are presented in English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish and Arabic. The Sound and Light Show narrates the legendary story of how Isis