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Agilkia Island
Egypt

Agilkia Island

Island with relocated ancient temple complex.

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Agilkia Island, located in the reservoir of the Old Aswan Dam along the Nile River in southern Egypt, is the modern site of the relocated Philae temple complex. This ancient Egyptian temple complex was moved from its original location due to the flooding caused by the construction of the Aswan High Dam in the 1960s. The relocation was part of a larger UNESCO project aimed at preserving significant cultural heritage sites threatened by the dam's rising waters. The island remains a testament to efforts to safeguard ancient structures against modern environmental changes. The Philae complex itself is a significant example of ancient Egyptian religious architecture, relocated to prevent its submersion in the dam's reservoir.

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Relocation of Philae complex

1960s CE

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Religious and Ritual Structures

Temples
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Country

Egypt

Coordinates

24.03° N, 32.88° E