New Kalabsha, Archaeological site on island near Aswan, Egypt
The Temple of Kalabsha is the main structure on the island and features intricately carved stone work with several chambers dedicated to ancient deities. The building extends across multiple levels with well-planned architectural details and impressive entrances.
Construction of the original temple began in late Ptolemaic times and was completed under Emperor Augustus between 30 BC and 14 AD. The entire structure was later relocated to its current position before the reservoir flooding.
The temple walls show depictions of emperors and pharaohs interacting with Egyptian gods, particularly the Nubian sun god Mandulis.
Access is by motorboat from the west side of the Aswan High Dam, with the boat ride and site exploration taking about an hour. It is advisable to bring water and sun protection, as the island offers little shade.
The Egyptian government transported the original outer gateway to Germany in 1977 as recognition for assistance with relocating the entire structure. This gift was a rare gesture of international cooperation in monument preservation.
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