First Pylon of Isis Temple

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The First Pylon of Isis Temple is the monumental entrance gateway to the ancient Egyptian temple complex at Philae, adorned with large reliefs and inscriptions dedicated to the goddess Isis.

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First Pylon of Isis Temple canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf ancient Egyptian temple gateway
pylon
architecturalStyle ancient Egyptian architecture
associatedWith Nile River
linked to: Nile

ancient Egyptian religion
culturalContext Ptolemaic Egypt
linked to: Ptolemaic Kingdom
dedicatedTo Isis
formsAxisWith forecourt of Isis Temple
hasDecorativeProgram royal propaganda and religious devotion to Isis
hasFunction monumental entrance
hasIconography pharaoh presenting offerings to Isis
pharaoh smiting enemies
hasInscription hieroglyphic inscriptions
hasMaterial stone
hasOrientation faces the main approach to the temple complex
hasRelief large-scale royal reliefs
religious scenes honoring Isis
hasStructure central gateway
two towers
heritageDesignation UNESCO World Heritage Site component
heritageStatus part of the Nubian Monuments from Abu Simbel to Philae
isEntranceTo inner temple complex of Isis
locatedIn Aswan Governorate
Egypt
Philae
partOf Philae temple complex
linked to: Temple of Philae

Temple of Isis at Philae
linked to: Temple of Philae
religiousContext Isis cult
touristAttraction yes

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Philae hasPart First Pylon of Isis Temple