File:Temples, Dendur - UNESCO - PHOTO0000003014 0001.tiff

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J. Van der Haagen
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English: An exterior wall of the Temple of Dendur in its original location, partially submerged by Lake Nasser. The wall is decorated with carvings depicting offerings to Isis, Osiris, and 2 local, deified heroes. A portal is on the right.
Depicted place Dendur, Egypt (Q79)
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Temples, Archaeological sites, Ancient art, Religious practice, Ancient civilizations,
Date October 1960
date QS:P571,+1960-10-00T00:00:00Z/10
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PHOTO0000003014
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English: Temple of Dendur, dedicated to two heroes drowned in the River Nile, who were later deified. This temple was later converted into a Christian chapel. The exterior walls are decorated with reliefs showing offering scenes.
Français : Le temple de Dendour, dédié à deux héros noyés dans le Nil et déifiés, fut construit par l'Empereur Auguste et converti par la suite en chapelle chrétienne. Les murs extérieurs sont couverts de reliefs représentant des scènes d'offrande.
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L.641bis/17
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