Temple of Dekka 

The temple was built by the Nubian Agh Amon who ruled at the time of king Ptolemy II, and later additions were added during the Greco-Roman times.

The temple is originally goes back to the 18th dynasty, during the time of Thutmosis III, Hatshepsut and Seti I and Merneptah.

Like most of the other Nubian monuments it was converted into a church during the Christian era.

The temple is decorated with many religion scenes and important relief. 

 

Other Nubian monuments are:

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 Temple of Abu- Simbel
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 Temple of Kalabsha
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 Temple of Wadi es-Sebua 
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 Temple of Dekka
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 Temple of Mohraka
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 Temple of Amada
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 Temple of Deer
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 Tomb of Aniba
 

 

 

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