Aswan, Egypt

Temple of Dakka

Temple of Dakka, Aswan

A temple to Thoth begun by the Meroitic king Arqamani and expanded by the Ptolemies and Roman emperors. Its towering 12-meter pylon survives in fine condition. The whole monument was moved to New Wadi es-Sebua during the Nubia rescue.

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Location

Coordinates: 22.8, 32.55

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