Philae above the first cataract was the great Ptolemaic sanctuary of the goddess Isis - renowned since Greco-Roman ... to Kalabsha), the kiosk of Kartassi, and the temple of Beit el Wali. At Aswan, ...

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Sail in royal style between the ancient cities of Aswan and Luxor ... architectural style under the Ptolemaic dynasty at the Temple of Isis. One of the last outposts of Egyptian paganism ...

The two Temples of Ramses II at Abu Simbel and the Sanctuary of Isis at Philae are the most illustrious of the Nubian Monuments from Abu Simbel to Philae (Egypt), listed as World Heritage since 1979.

If not, bring a cattle prod. (Just kidding.) 13. In Aswan, your cruise package may include the beautiful Philae Temple of Isis. Don’t miss it. Also a look at an Unfinished Obelisk, which is ...

Originally dedicated to the goddess Isis, various dynasties have expanded ... Situated halfway between Aswan and Luxor, the Temple of Horus in Edfu is one of the largest and best-preserved ...