Archaeological site · Egypt
Philae Temple Complex
An island temple complex near Aswan, best known for the sanctuary of Isis.
Where it is
24.0255, 32.8842
Why go
Philae’s surviving monuments largely belong to the Ptolemaic period, with later additions and a long religious history. The Isis sanctuary remained active into late antiquity. This entry identifies the temple complex at its relocated site; the historic island of Philae and the present monument location must not be confused.
Near Philae Temple Complex
Museum
Nubian Museum
Aswan’s Nubian Museum presents the archaeology, history and living traditions of Nubia.
6 km · straight-line distance; driving distance and time differ
Monastery
Monastery of Saint Simeon, Aswan
A stone-and-mud-brick monastic complex near Aswan, also associated with Saint Hadra.
8 km · straight-line distance; driving distance and time differ
Archaeological site
Kom Ombo Temple
A Nile-side temple with paired dedications to Sobek and Horus the Elder.
48 km · straight-line distance; driving distance and time differ
Archaeological site
Temple of Horus at Edfu
Edfu preserves a substantial Ptolemaic temple dedicated to Horus.
106 km · straight-line distance; driving distance and time differ