The Temple of Philae was submerged by 20th-century dams – then rescued in one of history's most ambitious relocation projects. Here's the full story.

The Philae Temple sits majestically on Agilika Island, a short motorboat ride from the Shellal landing south of Assuan, serving as the gateway to one of Egypt's most evocative ancient sites. Visitors ...

On April 29, 2026, as spring warmth graces the Nile, the Philae Temple stands as a testament to human ingenuity and ancient devotion. Rescued from flooding by UNESCO in the 1970s, this Aswan gem ...

Baptized "the pearl of the Nile", this sanctuary dedicated to the goddess Isis is the masterful work of the last pharaohs of Egypt and the Roman emperors who succeeded them. Sacred land, Philae has ...

"At the turn of the twentieth century, the second and third stages of the construction of the Aswan Dam progressively submerged the temples of Philae for the greater part of the year. All that could ...

A few years back, I finally took a longed-for cruise on the Nile, between Luxor and Aswan. Many cruise ships offer a 4- or 5-day exploration of this fascinating part of Egypt. I simply chose one and ...

Let me start with a confession: I’m not really into cruising. Being trapped on a huge floating hotel and shuffling round after tour groups isn’t really my idea of fun. But a Nile River Cruise through ...

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