Immediately to the west of Philae lies the larger
island of Bigeh, which, though usually made use of only as a viewpoint from
which to see Philae, has remains which are themselves worthy of attention, and
which prove the larger island to have had a much more ancient history than its
more famous neighbour .
Thursday, July 12, 2018
Philae Island .. The other buildings .. Part ( 11 )
Hadrian's Gateway
On the west side of the temple near the second Great
Pylon, stands a gateway which leads to a sorely ruined vestibule built by the
Emperor Hadrian, rising above the quay wall .
Monday, July 9, 2018
Philae Island .. The Great Temple of Isis .. Part ( 10 )
The eastern chambers of the temple of Isis
Returning to the small court or hall before the
vestibule, one should now visit the eastern portion of the building . On the
south wall there is a damaged relief of the king offering to Horus .
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