Temple of Philae — Isis Sanctuary
Description
The island temple of Philae, sacred to the goddess Isis, was one of the last strongholds of ancient Egyptian religion. Worship continued here until the 6th century CE, long after Christianity had swept the rest of Egypt. Like Abu Simbel, it was relocated in a UNESCO campaign.
About the Greco-Roman (Ptolemaic)
Alexander's conquest led to the Ptolemaic dynasty, blending Greek and Egyptian traditions. Under Rome, Egypt became the breadbasket of the Empire.
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Location History
Original Location
Aswan / Elephantine (1st Upper)
The southern frontier of Egypt, home to the garrison of Elephantine Island.
Coordinates: 24.09°N, 32.90°E
Current Location
Aswan / Elephantine (1st Upper), Egypt
As recorded in The Eternal Nile archive
Period
380 BCE – 300 CE
Greco-Roman (Ptolemaic)Source & Attribution
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Philae Conservation
Added to Archive
August 15, 2026
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The Eternal Nile Crowdsourced Archive
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Temple of Philae — Isis Sanctuary
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Date Range
380 BCE – 300 CE
Location
Aswan / Elephantine (1st Upper)
The southern frontier of Egypt, home to the garrison of Elephantine Island.
Era
Greco-Roman (Ptolemaic)
Submitted by
Philae Conservation
Added to Archive
August 15, 2026