Temple of Kalabsha

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The Temple of Kalabsha, originally constructed around 30 BCE during the early Roman period, is an ancient Egyptian temple dedicated to the Nubian sun god Mandulis. It was originally located at Bab al-Kalabsha, approximately 50 kilometers south of Aswan. Due to the construction of the Aswan High Dam and the subsequent creation of Lake Nasser, the temple was relocated in the 1960s to a site near the modern city of Aswan to preserve it from submersion. The temple is renowned for its impressive architecture, including a large pylon, a hypostyle hall, and intricate reliefs depicting gods, pharaohs, and various mythological scenes.

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