Wadi es-Sebua
وادي السبوع · 아스완주
ancient Egyptian archaeological site with two temples
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation1:28
Welcome to Wadi es-Sebua, one of the most evocative and remote sites in Lower Nubia. Its name, which translates to 'Valley of the Lions' in Arabic, is immediately explained as you look down the long avenue leading to the temple. …
Listen in the app2The Avenue of Sphinxes and the Outer Pylon1:36
Our journey begins at the entrance to the temple complex, marked by a magnificent avenue of sphinxes. Originally, there were several rows of these guardian figures. …
Listen in the app3The Hypostyle Hall and the Osiride Pillars1:32
Entering the interior court, we find ourselves in a space transition from the public to the divine. This court features a series of pillars lined with colossal statues of Ramses II in the form of Osiris. …
Listen in the app4The Sanctuary and the Christian Transformation1:38
As we reach the innermost part of the temple, the sanctuary, we encounter a remarkable example of religious layering. Originally, this sacred space housed the cult statues of the gods and the ritual barge. …
Listen in the app5Religious Diversity and the Divine Barge1:34
Wadi es-Sebua is notable for the wide range of deities represented within its walls, reflecting Ramses II's deep religious understanding. Beyond the primary gods like Amun and Ra-Harakhti, we see depictions of gods like Anath,…
Listen in the app6The Princess Bint-Anath and the Colossi1:34
Outside the main pylon, we must not overlook the colossal statues that frame the entrance. One of the most impressive is a massive statue of Ramses II holding the staff of Khnum, the creator god. …
Listen in the app7The Relocation and Preservation Story1:36
The fact that we can stand here at all is a miracle of modern engineering. In the early 1960s, as the Aswan High Dam neared completion, the original site of Wadi es-Sebua faced total destruction. …
Listen in the app8Closing1:17
As you prepare to leave Wadi es-Sebua, take one last look at the sphinxes that line the avenue. They have stood guard through pharaonic glory, Christian conversion, and modern technological upheaval. …
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What is Wadi es-Sebua?
Wadi es-Sebua is a place in 아스완주 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 아스완주 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 12 min 15 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 22.7932, 32.5453 |
| Last updated |
