The Philae Temple is steeped in mythological stories that depict Isis resurrecting her husband Osiris and giving birth to their son Horus. These narratives are immortalized in detailed reliefs and ...

She points to a scene inside the temple of Isis at Philae depicting Ptolemy VIII (r. 170–116 B.C.) offering a libation to Osiris, with Isis standing behind the god.

Originally published as Why Aswan, Egypt Should Be on Your Bucket List on GoWorldTravel.com While Cairo and Luxor dominate much of the conversation about Egypt’s ancient wonders, it’s Aswan, Egypt’s ...

Beginning with its construction in the fourth century B.C. and continuing for more than 800 years, the Temple of Isis on the small island of Philae, set where the Nile flowed out of Nubia, was ...

Hedley recording ancient graffiti on roof of Mammisi at Philae. Photo: ... Built in 362 B.C.E., the Temple of Isis was originally located on the island of Philae, ...

Researchers are learning more about ancient graffiti -- and their intriguing comparisons to modern graffiti -- as they produce a state-of-the-art 3D recording of the Temple of Isis in Philae, Egypt.

The temple is considered the center of mythological stories where Isis resurrects Osiris and gives birth to ... The Philae Temple: A temple of Isis at the heart of the Nile. (photo credit: AlexAnton.