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In Aswan in southern Egypt, there is a unique temple. It is not standing in the desert, but on a small island in the Nile River. This is the Philae Temple. Compared with many other temples, the Philae Temple may not be magnificent, but it has a unique sense of romance and tranquility, because it is built on an island in the Nile River, far away from the hustle and bustle of the city, surrounded by blue water, time seems to pass very slowly, faith and history are intertwined in light, shadow and tranquility. ⛵️【How to get to Philae Temple? 】: The transportation to the Philae Temple is not very convenient, but it is a unique experience. First, you need to go to the "Marina Philae Temple" pier⛵️, which is also the entrance to the scenic area, and then you need to take a boat for more than ten minutes to reach the Philae Temple🚤. Negotiate the price and time of the round-trip charter with the boatman 📍【How to visit the Temple of Philae? 】: As soon as you get off the boat, the first thing that catches your eye is Trajan’s Kiosk on the right. This kiosk is famous for its fusion of Ptolemaic and Roman architectural styles. 14 stone pillars support the sky. This should be one of the most photogenic places in the entire temple. If there are not many people, you can seize the opportunity to take more photos👍 After visiting the Trajan Pavilion, you can visit the core of the Philae Temple - the Temple of Isis. This temple was built to worship Isis, the mother and god of life in Egyptian mythology. The walls of the temple are carved with exquisite reliefs, depicting the myth of the goddess Isis and the religious culture of ancient Egypt. 🌟【About the Temple of Philae? 】: 🌟The history of the temple can be traced back to the New Kingdom of ancient Egypt. It was one of the important religious centers of ancient Egypt, dedicated to Isis, the goddess of mother and life. 🌟The Philae Temple was once relocated. Due to the construction of the Aswan High Dam, the water level of the Nile River rose and Philae Island would be submerged. 🌊 In order to protect the Philae Temple, which has important historical and cultural value, UNESCO launched a relocation project in 1960. The stones of the temple were dismantled and moved to the current Agilkia Island and then reassembled. It is known as one of the greatest cultural heritage protection projects in modern times. 🌟Taking a boat on the Nile to the Philae Temple is a unique experience, but remember to bargain. The price the boatman gives you at the beginning must be ridiculously expensive, so you must bargain hard💰 #globaltravel #backpacking #trip #egypt #egypttourism #pyramids #outboundtravel #cooltravelexperiences #travelinspiration
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