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© Peter Michael Rhodes
Photographer: | Peter Michael Rhodes | |||
Collection: | Travel | |||
Filename: | PMR103-10 |
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Upload Date: | 2024-06-10 19:43:27 | |||
Photo Size: | 1.9mb 3543x3543 pixels | |||
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Caption: | Egypt, Aswan: the Temple of Isis on the Island ofAgilkia, a few miles south of Aswan, formerly stood on the Island of Philae. Built between the 4th century BC and the 2nd century AD (Ptolemies and Romans). It was removed, stone by stone, and re-erected in its present position. Relief figure of Goddess Isis. Finely carved column capitals, all different.The vertical grooves on the columns were made by garrisoned Roman soldiers sharpening their swords (in later centuries). |
Keywords: | Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture |