Temple of Philae, Aswan, Egypt 16 Jul 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

Babbling on and on
Swedish wilderness
16 Jul 2024Festival of British Archaeology

More Desktop Wallpapers:

28 May 2025World Otter Day
2 Jun 2025Skipper butterfly on an Echinacea flower
18 Jun 2025Pollinator Week
29 Sep 2024West Cornwall Covered Bridge, Connecticut, USA
Sep 7, 2023Camels in the desert, United Arab Emirates
2 Dec 2023Angkor, Cambodia
25 Jun 2025Glastonbury Festival begins
18 Dec 2023Capitol Reef National Park, Utah, USA
21 Oct 2023International Archaeology Day
5 Jul 2025Pride in London
The other great barrier reef
Last night of the Proms
31 May 2025Knuthöjdsmossen nature reserve, Sweden
4 Feb 2024Devetashka Cave, Devetaki, Bulgaria
A labyrinth of luxury
20 Jun 2024Summer solstice
A prickly customer
Stairway to heaven?
15 Mar 2024Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, California, USA
A glowing square of squares
Nature at its colourful best
Bungle beehives
7 Apr 2024International Beaver Day
A stunning chamber for beautiful art
A 50-year balancing act
Beautiful Borovets
27 Aug 2025World Lake Day
An island park
22 Dec 2023December solstice
1 Jun 2024Pride Month