Amada

The Temple of Amada is an ancient Egyptian structure in the Aswan region, recognized for its interior wall and ceiling decoration. The walls display carefully carved reliefs and texts documenting military campaigns and religious ceremonies.

The temple was built during the 18th Dynasty, with construction extending across several generations of rulers. The building phases reflect the political and military priorities of Egyptian pharaohs of that era.

The temple shows layers of different religions from separate eras. Beneath Christian paintings, visitors can still spot the original Egyptian hieroglyphs underneath, creating a visible record of faith changes over time.

The site is reachable by boat from the Aswan Dam area, as it sits on an island in a reservoir. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes and bring sun protection, as there is little shade on the grounds.

The temple was relocated more than 2 kilometers in the 1960s to save it from rising water levels of a new reservoir. This remarkable engineering achievement was part of the major rescue missions for ancient Egyptian monuments during that period.

Location: Aswan Governorate

Elevation above the sea: 173 m

Part of: Nubian Monuments from Abu Simbel to Philae

GPS coordinates: 22.73111,32.26250

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:46