Qasr Qarun, Ancient temple ruins in Faiyum Governorate, Egypt.
The limestone temple structure contains multiple levels connected by staircases, with fourteen rooms branching from a central corridor leading to three sanctuaries.
The settlement of Dionysias, established in the 2nd century BC during the Ptolemaic period, served as a starting point for caravan routes to Bahariya Oasis.
The temple decorations display reliefs of Sobek, the crocodile-headed deity, alongside an unnamed Ptolemaic ruler, reflecting Egyptian religious practices.
The archaeological site contains visible foundations of Roman baths, residential buildings with preserved frescoes, and a fortress from Diocletian's period.
Located near Lake Qarun at 2 meters below sea level, this temple maintains its original roof and complex internal layout of corridors and chambers.
Location: Faiyum Governorate
Elevation above the sea: -2 m
GPS coordinates: 29.40563,30.41829
Latest update: May 11, 2025 01:36
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