Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
About
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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Water Management Features
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