Temple of Amada

Temple of Amada

Although the Temple of Amada is a small temple, but it is also the oldest Egyptian temple in Nubia. Established by pharaoh Thutmose III of the 18th dynasty dedicated to Amun, Amenhotep II’s successor, Thutmose IV decided to place a roof over its forecourt and transform it into a pillared or hypostyle hall.

During the Amarna period, Akhenaten had the name Amun destroyed throughout the temple but this was later restored by Seti I of Egypt’s 19th dynasty. Various 19th dynasty kings especially Seti I and Ramesses II also carried out minor restorations and added to the temple’s decoration. The temple was saved from sinking into Lake Nasser and moved to its current place between 1964 and 1965.

The inscriptions on the walls of the Temple have historical importance, specially the famous text by King Amenhotep II, telling proudly stories about his strength and courage. Visiting the Temple of Amada is definitely an interesting experience, as the only way to visit such a wonderful location is by a Lake Nasser Cruise Holiday combined with many other Tours in Egypt at Aswan and Abu Simbel.

Description of the Temple:

The first contains two types of square columns with ordinary inscriptions describing the relationship between the King and different gods. On the upper lintel of the door between the first hall and the sacrificial hall there are scenes of horses and elephants with several explanations, those scenes represent the pilgrims who have come from the Nubia and they were in this region to rest on their way to  the Temple of Aesmas at Philae.

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