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Temple of Philae

Description: The temple at Philae was nearly lost under water when the high Aswan dam was built in the 1960s.

Newest Review: ... price - does anyone else know? However, a tip won't be so be prepared! You're more than likely to get a necklace salesman on the boat with you as you cross to the temple: he has a captive audience! They were keen to sell but not pushy which was a pleasant change after the Valley of the Kings in Luxor. It's worth knowing that Aswan is the best place in this part of Egypt to get ... more

... necklaces of semi-precious stones (Luxor is good for alabaster, Kom Ombo for gelabiyahs (shift-like garments all the locals wear). In Aswan you can get a good necklace starting at about 20 Egyptian pounds (about 3.40 sterling at current rates) and you...more

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Temple of Philae: Peaceful and atmospheric (450 words)
by - written on 08/05/02 (Very useful, 67 readings)
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Near to Aswan, this temple has to rate as one of the most picturesque of those that line Upper Egypt. It was moved stone by stone about 50 years ago from its old site which is only about 300m away from the current one. The old site had been partially flooded by the first Aswan dam leaving half the temple poking up through the water - you can still see the water marks on the buildings now. Philae now has its own island that you get to by motor boat after the ticket gate. As I was on a guided tour I don't know whether the boat's included in your ticket price - does anyone else know? However, a tip won't be so be prepared! You're more than likely ... Read the complete review