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| Philae Temples |
They are based to the south of
Aswan.
Philae or (Phili) in Greek means (the beloved woman or women).
Its Arabic figure is (Ans El-Wogoud) in source to a myth with the like name in “The One Thousand Nights and Night” stories. The ancient Egyptian and Coptic name was "Pilak or Pilakh" which agency “the end” because it was the most southern edge of Egypt. It houses a group of temples that were dedicated to the worshipping of Isis, Hathor, Amenhotep and others. Latterly, they have been placed in
Agilkia Island in implementation of the design of Nubia monuments rescue against the new subterranean water. Visitors of the temples can view the Sound and Light show in several languages.