New Wadi es-Sebua, Archaeological site in Aswan Governorate, Egypt.
New Wadi es-Sebua is an archaeological complex housing three temples that were relocated to higher ground. The site contains the Temple of Wadi es-Sebua, Temple of Maharraqa, and Temple of Dakka, all repositioned about 4 kilometers west of their original locations.
During the 1960s construction of the Aswan Dam, these temples were moved to prevent them from being submerged under rising Nile waters. This relocation was part of a major international effort to save important monuments from destruction.
The Temple of Dakka reveals how Greek and Roman influences shaped religious practices during later periods of Egyptian history. The Temple of Maharraqa honors Isis and Serapis, showing how different gods were worshipped alongside one another at this location.
Morning visits are preferable since the area becomes extremely hot during midday hours. Bring plenty of water, sun protection, and comfortable walking shoes to explore the temple grounds comfortably.
The Temple of Maharraqa remains unfinished, allowing visitors to see the stages of Egyptian construction and traces of ancient builders' work. This incomplete state reveals techniques that would otherwise be hidden beneath completed architectural layers.
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