Philae Temple: (Isis Temple)
No doubt that Philae temple has one of the most attractive locations among all monuments in Egypt, since it’s built on one of the islands in the reservoir of the Old Aswan Dam, therefore the only way to get there is by a little motor boat. Approaching the island, the scenery is beyond words with the temple presiding over the new island Agilika as it had to be moved due to the rising water of the dam.
Philae temple was built and dedicated to the goddess Isis in 690 BC, and it was the last place where the ancient Egyptian religion was practiced up until 550 A.D. A sound & light show adds more charm to the island at night.
Located on Agilika island close to the old Aswan Dam and only reachable by motor boats.
Opens daily 7 a.m – 4 p.m.
It takes about 25 minutes to get there by car and another 15 minutes for the boat ride.