Temple of Isis
Greece
Up the hill, behind the cafe and museum you can see the Temple of Isis. It takes about 10 minutes to walk up the hill to get here but it is totally worth it. Not everyone that on the island goes here so there is a little peace and quiet and the views are amazing!
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7 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Temple of Isis
Welcome to the Temple of Isis, a site that is as much a marvel of modern engineering as it is of ancient devotion. Often referred to as the 'Pearl of Egypt,' this temple complex originally sat on the island of Philae, near the…
Listen in the app2The First Pylon — The Gate of History
We begin our exploration at the First Pylon, the massive entrance gateway that dominates the southern end of the temple. These two towers, rising 18 meters high, are adorned with monumental reliefs of Ptolemy XII Auletes smiting…
Listen in the app3The First Court and the Mamisi
Entering the first courtyard, we are surrounded by colonnades that reflect the Greco-Roman influence on the temple's design. To the west lies the 'Mamisi,' or Birth House, a structure dedicated to the divine birth of Horus, the…
Listen in the app4The Hypostyle Hall — A Forest of Stone
Passing through the Second Pylon, we enter the Hypostyle Hall, a forest of ten massive columns that once supported a roof. This space served as the inner sanctum before the heart of the temple. …
Listen in the app5The Sanctuary — The Heart of Isis
We have arrived at the Holy of Holies, the innermost sanctuary of the temple. This is the oldest part of the structure, where the golden statue of the Goddess Isis would have stood on its granite pedestal. …
Listen in the app6The Kiosk of Trajan — The Roman Masterpiece
Standing separately from the main temple complex is the Kiosk of Trajan, one of the most recognizable and photographed structures on the island. Often referred to by locals as 'Pharaoh’s Bed,' this open-air pavilion was built…
Listen in the app7Temple of Isis
As our journey through the resurrected sanctuary of the Temple of Isis concludes, we must reflect on the profound history and the incredible rescue mission that allows us to stand here today. This temple is a testament to the…
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What is Temple of Isis?
Temple of Isis is a place in Greece with 7 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Greece |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 7 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 24.0255, 32.8845 |
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