Temple of Taffeh, Ancient Egyptian temple in Rijksmuseum van Oudheden, Netherlands
The Temple of Taffeh measures 6.5 by 8 meters, featuring two front columns formed by square pillars with engaged columns on its four sides.
Between 25 BCE and 14 CE, Emperor Augustus ordered the construction of this sandstone temple as part of the Roman fortress Taphis in Lower Nubia.
The temple displays a combination of Roman and Egyptian architectural elements, including traditional Egyptian style features and later Christian modifications visible in wall carvings.
The temple stands in a specially designed wing of the Rijksmuseum van Oudheden in Leiden, where visitors can view it without purchasing a museum ticket.
Egypt gifted this temple to the Netherlands in 1960 as recognition for Dutch assistance in preserving monuments threatened by the Aswan High Dam construction.
Location: Leiden
GPS coordinates: 23.61970,32.87210
Latest update: March 3, 2025 12:54
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