New Wadi es-Sebua

New Wadi es-Sebua

The site of New Wadi es-Sabua, which is located only 4 km west from the original site of Wadi es-Sebua, is today home to three Ancient Egyptian temples in Lower Nubia, the temples of Wadi-es Sebua, Maharraqa and Dakka respectively.[1]

Ramesses' temple at Wadi es-Sabua
Temple of Maharraqa

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Wadi es-Sabua Temple

Main article: Wadi es-Sebua

The Temples of Wadi es-Sebua were created by two New Kingdom Egyptian pharaohs under Ramesses II and Amenhotep III respectively. Both temples feature pylons and an inner rock-cut sanctuary. The structures were subsequently moved to a new location in the 1960's due to the construction of the Aswan Dam

Temple of Maharraqa

Main article: Temple of Maharraqa

The temple of Maharraqa was an Ancient Egyptian Roman period temple that was never completed.

Temple of Dakka

Main article: Temple of Dakka

The Greco-Roman Temple of Dakka, dedicated to Thoth, is today located at the New Wadi es-Sebua area.

References

  1. ^ Christine Hobson, Exploring the World of the Pharaohs: A complete guide to Ancient Egypt, Thames & Hudson 1993 paperback, p.1177


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