ASWAN, EGYPT - MAY 3, 2025: Nestled along the banks of the Nile River near the southern Egyptian city of Aswan, the ancient Philae Temple continues to stand as a testament to the religious and architectural legacy of antiquity. Dedicated to the goddess Isis—revered in ancient Egyptian mythology as the deity of love, beauty, and motherhood—the temple draws visitors into the captivating atmosphere of its era. Believed to have been constructed in the 4th century BCE, Philae Temple was later expanded during the Ptolemaic and Roman periods, shaping its current form. The temple of Isis was one of the last ancient Egyptian temples to remain active, as it continued to function until the reign of the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I (527–565 AD), who ordered the foreclosure of all pagan temples. The temple was converted into a Christian church and many inscriptions were deliberately destroyed. The temple was relocated from the original Philae island to the nearby island of Agilkia during the UNESCO Nubia Campaign in the 1960’s to rescue sites flooded by the construction of the Aswan High Dam. Today, Philae Temple endures as a cultural landmark reflecting a blend of civilizations, attracting thousands of local and international tourists each year who reach the island by boat to explore its historical grandeur. Reporting by Ahmed Sayed // Writing by Mustafa Tuncer