Agilkia Island is located in the area of the ancient Aswan Dam and along the Nile River. Where the mild dry climate and the warm sun and calm that hangs over every place.Where the boats that flow on the page of the Nile. on which the Philae Temple is located. After its transfer from its original location after the construction of the High Dam. As part of a UNESCO project, in 1902. The island acquires great historical importance, not only with its monuments and temples embodying various historical eras. But also for its great strategic location. as this island was the main gateway to Egypt from the south.
Agilkia Island is also distinguished by its picturesque nature. Which made it one of the most beautiful sites to visit in southern Egypt. Going to Ajelka Island itself is a fun cruise. On that trip, you can take some pictures of it, Where the surrounding islands, rocks, and picturesque nature.
Visit Philae Temple
Agilkia Island hosts a temple and relics of Philae that were flooded by the waters of the Nile Valley. Philae Temple has been dismantled and regrouped over the island. Which is five hundred meters away from the Philae Island site. As part of a UNESCO project in 1902 AD, the Philae Temple is one of the most famous ancient Egyptian temples in Aswan. The Temple built for Worship of the goddess Isis. The temple includes many shrines and such as Trajan’s Kiosk, maternity house. You can visit the temple at night to attend a sound and light show.
There Is So Much To See
There are many prominent tourist attractions and monuments. Such as the Isis Temple, which is one of the largest and most important monuments. Within the group of temples constructed over the Holy Island of Philae. The temple currently occupies a quarter of the area of the island. And is next to it within meters of the compartment of “Nekhtinbo I”. And two rows of pillars dating back to the Roman era. Moreover, when visiting the island, you can see a small group of Greek and Roman temples.
As well as the temple of Imhotep dating back to the Ptolemaic era. Alongside the Temple of Hathor and Trajan’s booth, which consists of a rectangular room. Surrounded by 14 columns with crowns decorated with patterns of flowers and plants. While the crowns of these pillars take the form of the head of the god Hathor. And the walls of the room filled with many ancient Pharaonic inscriptions. Finally, you can enjoy a calm atmosphere and have a delicious snack with some refreshments at Al Jazeera Café, which overlooks the Nile.
Visiting times
You can visit the island at any time, but it is preferable to visit it in the morning to watch the monuments cleary.
