Isis Temple 30 Second tour
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Загружено: 2020-09-03
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At the border - where lush farmland meets arid desert on Luxor’s West Bank - is the early Roman Isis Temple at Deir el Shelwit. Constructed in the first century CE, the temple is a fascinating fusion of cultures: a Roman temple dedicated to the cult of the ancient Egyptian goddess Isis, who was worshipped for her ability to heal. Unassuming and unfinished, the small square temple contains four chapels, a central chamber, an antechamber and a short staircase leading to a rooftop terrace. The interior and façade of the central chamber are decorated in colorful, carved wall reliefs that depict Roman emperors making offerings to ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses, as well as cartouches containing the names of a number of Roman emperors. The reliefs are raised rather than carved into the stone walls, creating a visually stunning textured effect.
In 2011, the American Research Center in Egypt, with funding through the U. S. Agency for International Development, undertook a project to clean and conserve the site, as well as update it with new visitor and management infrastructures.
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