Philae Island was a rocky island in the middle of the River Nile,south of Aswan The great size of Lake Nasser affected many monuments. Near the 1st cataract, the temples and other buildings on the Island of Philae were subject to flooding.When the old dam was built they were offered some protection
The island temple was built during the Ptolemaic dynasty. The principal deity of the temple complex was Isis, but other temples and shrines were dedicated to other deities such as Hathor and Harendotes.
The island temple was built during the Ptolemaic dynasty. The principal deity of the temple complex was Isis, but other temples and shrines were dedicated to other deities such as Hathor and Harendotes.




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