Trajan's Kiosk

The rectangular stone structure stands near the Temple of Philae, featuring fourteen stone columns that support a partial roof with carved decorations.

Emperor Trajan commissioned this religious edifice during the early second century AD as part of the larger temple complex dedicated to Isis.

The monument demonstrates the merging of Roman architectural techniques with Egyptian religious traditions through its columns and hieroglyphic inscriptions.

The kiosk remains accessible throughout the year, with local transportation services connecting visitors from central Aswan to the archaeological site.

Engineers moved the entire structure block by block from its original location to higher ground during the construction of the Aswan High Dam.

Location: Aswan Governorate

Part of: Nubian Monuments from Abu Simbel to Philae

GPS coordinates: 24.02510,32.88460

Latest update: May 18, 2025 22:17