Overview
This outstanding archaeological area contains such magnificent monuments as the Temples of Ramses II at Abu Simbel and the Sanctuary of Isis at Philae, which were saved from the rising waters of the Nile thanks to the International Campaign launched by UNESCO, in 1960 to 1980.
About Amada
The Temple of Amada, is one of the oldest Egyptian Temples in Nubia. It was constructed during the 18th Dynasty by Pharaoh Thutmose III. It is one of the oldest Egyptian buildings still present along Lake Nasser. In total, three generations contributed to building the temple. Minor modifications continued into the 19th Dynasty. The temple was dedicated to Amun-Ra and Horakhty-Ra.
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- Countries
- Egypt
- ISO Codes
- EG
- Coordinates
- 22.7311, 32.2626
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