Agilkia island, Archaeological site on Nile River island in Aswan Governorate, Egypt
The Temple of Isis stands on Agilkia Island, featuring granite structures with detailed hieroglyphic inscriptions and multiple ceremonial chambers facing the Nile River.
Engineers dismantled and relocated the entire temple complex from Philae to Agilkia Island during the 1960s to protect it from rising waters.
The Temple of Isis remained an active religious center from ancient Egyptian times through the Roman period until its conversion to a church.
Visitors reach the archaeological site by taking motorized boats from Aswan, with guided tours available throughout the morning and afternoon hours.
The island's surface was specifically reshaped to match the topography of original Philae Island before receiving the relocated temple structures.
Location: Aswan Governorate
Part of: Nubian Monuments from Abu Simbel to Philae
GPS coordinates: 24.02521,32.88427
Latest update: September 23, 2025 12:41
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