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
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The New Wadi es-Sebua site in Egypt is an archaeological location of profound historical significance, housing three ancient Egyptian temples initially constructed at the original Wadi es-Sebua site. These temples, attributed to the New Kingdom pharaohs Ramesses II and Amenhotep III, boast monumental pylons and rock-cut sanctuaries, representing the architectural grandeur of the Late Bronze Age. The site also includes the incomplete Temple of Maharraqa from the Roman period and the Greco-Roman Temple of Dakka, dedicated to the deity Thoth. These structures were relocated in the 1960s due to the construction of the Aswan Dam. The site reflects a rich tapestry of religious and historical narratives spanning from the 14th century BCE through the Roman era, providing invaluable insights into the religious and cultural evolution in Lower Nubia.
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