Temple of Dakka

The Temple of Dakka stands with a 12-meter high pylon and features detailed reliefs depicting offerings to Thoth, the god of wisdom.

Originally constructed in the 3rd century BC by Meroitic king Arqamani, the temple received additions from Ptolemy IV and later Roman emperors Augustus and Tiberius.

The temple walls display inscriptions in multiple ancient scripts, including Greek, Demotic, and Meroitic, reflecting the regional cultural interactions of the period.

The structure was dismantled and relocated to its current position during the 1960s to prevent submersion by the rising waters of Lake Nasser.

The Temple of Dakka remains the only Nubian temple oriented parallel to the Nile River, with its entrance facing north along the waterway.

GPS coordinates: 22.80139,32.54556

Latest update: March 5, 2025 07:34