View of the facade of the Temple of Kalabsh built at Kalabsha (ancient Talmis), Egypt, before it was moved in 1962-63 to New Kalabsha, photographed by Antonio Beato, 1875. The Temple of Kalabsha is an Ancient Egyptian temple that was originally located at
View of the facade of the Temple of Kalabsh built at Kalabsha (ancient Talmis), Egypt, before it was moved in 1962-63 to New Kalabsha, photographed by Antonio Beato, 1875. The Temple of Kalabsha is an Ancient Egyptian temple that was originally located at Bab al-Kalabsha (Gate of Kalabsha), approximately 30 miles south of Aswan. The temple was situated on the west bank of the Nile River, in Nubia, and was originally built around 30 BC during the early Roman era. The temple was a tribute to Mandulis (Merul), a Lower Nubian sun god. Although the building was never completed, it is regarded as one of the best examples of Egyptian architecture in Nubia. The temple was relocated after the Aswan High Dam was built, to protect it from rising waters on Lake Nasser.
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