Poster Print : Temple of Isis, Philae Island, Egypt
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Temple of Isis, Philae Island, Egypt
The Temple of Isis on Philae Island (Lake Nasser, Nubia), Egypt, showing the entrance and a row of columns. It was later relocated to the nearby Agilkia Island to enable the construction of the Aswan dam. Date: early 20th century
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Aswan Carved Carving Columns Door Way Figures Gates Human Isis Moved Nasser Nubia Philae Relocated Relocation
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
"Experience the ancient wonders of Egypt with our stunning Temple of Isis Poster Print from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the iconic entrance and rows of columns of the Temple of Isis located on Philae Island, Lake Nasser, Nubia. A must-have for history enthusiasts and world travelers, this high-quality poster print brings the rich history and culture of Egypt right into your home or office. Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online."
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 38.7cm (23.4" x 15.2")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
The Temple of Isis on Philae Island, located in the Nubian region of Egypt and situated on the shores of Lake Nasser, is a marvel of ancient Egyptian architecture. Dating back to the early 20th century, this photograph showcases the impressive entrance of the temple, adorned with intricately carved columns and figures. The temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of Egypt's ancient civilization. The entranceway, framed by two towering doorways, leads to the inner sanctum of the temple. The doorways are adorned with elaborate carvings of human figures, gods, and mythological creatures, all paying homage to the goddess Isis. The columns, each carved with intricate designs, add to the grandeur of the entrance. However, the Temple of Isis on Philae Island was not destined to remain in its original location forever. With the construction of the Aswan Dam in the mid-20th century, the temple, along with other historical sites in the area, was at risk of being submerged under the rising waters of Lake Nasser. In a monumental effort to preserve these precious historical sites, the Temple of Isis, along with several others, was carefully dismantled and relocated to Agilkia Island, a nearby island in the Nubian region. The relocation of the temple was a complex and painstaking process, involving the careful dismantling of each stone block, their transportation to the new location, and their reassembly. Despite the challenges, the temple was successfully relocated, preserving it for future generations to marvel at the ancient craftsmanship and the rich history of Egypt's past.
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