Temple of Philae, Aswan, Egypt Jul 16, 2025

Temple of Philae, Aswan, Egypt

The Temple of Philae, often called the Temple of Isis, is one of Egypt"s most enchanting ancient sites. Originally built on Philae Island, it was moved to nearby Agilkia Island to save it from flooding. The international rescue effort, launched by UNESCO in the 1960s, required a monumental effort that involved moving more than 40,000 stones. Today, it"s a peaceful spot surrounded by the Nile—perfect for a scenic boat ride and a journey into the past.

© Ratnakorn Piyasirisorost/Getty Images

palette

Today in History

Jul 16, 2018Instant romance
Jul 16, 2019Hemingway’s Keys
Jul 16, 2020Summertime in Alaska
Jul 16, 2021Whatever floats your boat
Jul 16, 2022American goldfinch
Jul 16, 2023Bear Hole Brook, Catskill Mountains, New York
Jul 16, 2024Festival of British Archaeology

More Desktop Wallpapers:

Dec 30, 2021Westerheversand Lighthouse
Jan 7, 2024Old Rock Day
Sep 14, 2020Tiny fliers head south
Jul 6, 2018Pandas pucker up for International Kissing Day
Feb 20, 2021An enduring vision
Oct 14, 2025Village of Oia in Santorini, Greece
Dec 8, 2023La Rocque Harbour, Island of Jersey
Nov 6, 2024Shi Shi Beach, Olympic National Park, Washington
Jun 18, 2018Here, fishy!
Sep 21, 2018A tower of light
Dec 26, 2021Happy Boxing Day!
Sep 9, 2025A Eurasian red squirrel in Switzerland
Sep 30, 2022Southern right whale
Jan 5, 2024International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival, Harbin, China
Dec 19, 2024Sibiu Christmas market, Romania
Mar 25, 2018Jan van Eyckplein in Bruges, Belgium
Aug 6, 2023Kagami-ike, Nagano, Japan
Sep 18, 2018A red knot on the Shetland Islands, Scotland
Oct 30, 2023Common raven
Aug 25, 2025Yellowstone for the National Park Services birthday
Apr 4, 2018Mexican giant cardon cactus
Oct 13, 2025Cedar Mesa, Utah, for Indigenous Peoples Day
Nov 25, 2019The migrating monarchs of Michoacán
Feb 12, 2023Blue-footed booby, Galápagos Islands
Apr 26, 2021Cheese! We ll go somewhere where there s cheese!
Oct 27, 2024Polar Bear Week
Sep 11, 2023Patriot Day
Jan 15, 2019A personal collection becomes an institution
Oct 11, 2020A monastery in the mountain
Apr 21, 2021Exploring the Pearl of the Atlantic