Part One: Philae

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The Island of Philae

Sacred to the goddess Isis, the temple on this island was built as a shrine to the Pharaoh Taharqa. By 350 BCE the sight was taken over as a pilgrimage site to leave offerings for blessings from Isis, Hathor and Horus. 

This island was meant as a place of prayer, where the people of Egypt and the countries around it could come to worship their deities. Though not a burial ground, Philae is the site of a secret tomb. One that must remain undisturbed at all costs.

Egypt: A Brief History - written by Netra Het.


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