Philadelphia
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archaeological site in the Egyptian depression of el-Faiyum
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1Orientation
Welcome to the ancient city of Philadelphia, located on the eastern edge of the Faiyum Oasis. Founded in the 3rd century BCE by Ptolemy II Philadelphus, this city was part of a massive land reclamation project designed to settle…
앱에서 듣기2The Temple of Isis-Aphrodite
We are approaching the site of the main temple of Philadelphia, which was dedicated to the syncretic goddess Isis-Aphrodite. This deity is a perfect example of the cultural blending that occurred during the Ptolemaic period. …
앱에서 듣기3The Ancient Grid and Residential Quarters
As we walk through what were once the residential quarters of Philadelphia, notice the remnants of the grid system. The streets were laid out at right angles, creating a sense of order and hierarchy. …
앱에서 듣기4The Necropolis and the Mummy Portraits
We now move to the necropolis, the 'City of the Dead,' located just outside the residential area. This is the source of the world-famous Philadelphia mummy portraits. …
앱에서 듣기5The Zenon Papyri — A Bureaucratic Treasure
Philadelphia is also the find-spot of one of the most important archaeological archives in the world: the Zenon Papyri. Zenon was the estate manager for Apollonius, the finance minister (dioiketes) of Ptolemy II. …
앱에서 듣기6The Irrigation Works and the Oasis Edge
To the west of the city, we can see the traces of the ancient irrigation systems that made Philadelphia possible. The Ptolemies were masters of hydraulic engineering, diverting water from the Nile into the Faiyum depression…
앱에서 듣기7The Statue of Isis-Aphrodite and Later Cults
In 2023, archaeologists discovered a beautifully preserved statue of Isis-Aphrodite within the city ruins. This find has renewed international interest in Philadelphia, showcasing the high quality of provincial art in the Faiyum. …
앱에서 듣기8Closing
As we conclude our journey through the ancient city of Philadelphia, look out over the ruins that were once a thriving multicultural metropolis. We have walked the grid of a planned city, explored the temple where Greece and…
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| 위치 | 파이윰주 |
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| 종류 | 유적 |
| 이야기 구간 | 8 |
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