Temple of Amada

The The Temple of Amada is an ancient Egyptian temple located in Nubia, about 180 kilometers south of Aswan. It was built during the 18th Dynasty. Temple of Amada , the oldest Egyptian temple in Nubia, was first constructed by Pharaoh Thutmose III of the 18th dynasty and dedicated to Amun and Re-Horakhty. His son and successor, Amenhotep II continued the decoration program for this structure. Amenhotep II's successor, Thutmose IV decided to place a roof over its forecourt and transform it into a pillared or hypostyle hall. During the Tell El Amarna, also known as Amarna or Akhetaten, is an archaeological site in Egypt that holds great historical and cultural significance. Amarna period, Akhenaten had the name Amun destroyed throughout the temple, but this was later restored by Seti I of Egypt's 19th Dynasty. As part of the International Campaign to Save the Monuments of Nubia, along with Abu Simbel, Philae and other Nubian archaeological sites, Amada was relocated in the 1960s and inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1979. The The Temple of Amada is an ancient Egyptian temple located in Nubia, about 180 kilometers south of Aswan. It was built during the 18th Dynasty. Temple of Amada was built during the reigns of three pharaohs: Thutmose III , Amenhotep II , and Thutmose IV . Thutmose III and Amenhotep II built the core of the temple, while Thutmose IV added the hypostyle hall in front. 

-Where is the temple of Amada ?
Amada temple was moved about 2.6 Km from its original location; it's 115 Km south of Aswan and 110 miles south of the High Dam.

-Architecture:
The The Temple of Amada is an ancient Egyptian temple located in Nubia, about 180 kilometers south of Aswan. It was built during the 18th Dynasty. Temple of Amada is a rock-cut temple, meaning that it was carved out of the side of a sandstone cliff. The temple is divided into three main sections: the outer court, the hypostyle hall, and the sanctuary.

-Church:
The temple was converted into a church presumabely in the 6th century. The Christians plastered the hieroglyphs with Christian paintings that survived until the 19th century.

 The The Temple of Amada is an ancient Egyptian temple located in Nubia, about 180 kilometers south of Aswan. It was built during the 18th Dynasty. Temple of Amada was built during the reigns of Thutmose III , Amenhotep II , and Thutmose IV . Thutmose III and Amenhotep II built the core of the temple, The original building plan for the structure featured a pylon, forecourt and a portico which led to a sanctuary. However, when Thutmose IV roofed the open forecourt, the pillars and walls "were decorated with offering scenes, with those involving Thutmosis IV on the left" and Thutmose III and Amenhotep II on the right. Although the temple has a dull and crumbling exterior, its interior features enjoy some of the most finely cut reliefs with bright and vibrant colours. 

• Hypostyle Hall of Thutmose IV:
   Thutmose IV added the hypostyle hall in front. The hypostyle hall is a large rectangular room with eight columns. the pillars and walls were decorated with offering scenes, with those involving Thutmosis IV on the left and Thutmose III and Amenhotep II on the right. The sanctuary is the innermost part of the temple and is where the statues of the gods Amun and Re-Horakhty were kept. 

The walls of the The Temple of Amada is an ancient Egyptian temple located in Nubia, about 180 kilometers south of Aswan. It was built during the 18th Dynasty. Temple of Amada are decorated with reliefs and inscriptions that depict scenes from Egyptian mythology and history. The reliefs are particularly well-preserved, as they were covered with a layer of plaster when the temple was converted into a Christian church in the 6th century AD. The finest painted reliefs are in the innermost section of the temple where Thutmose III and Amenhotep II are shown being embraced or making offerings to various Egyptian gods. The left-hand side of the vestibule shows Amenhotep II being crowned by Horus and Thoth and running with an oar. and A fine and brightly colored relief of the kings Thutmose III and Amenhotep II before the gods at Amada Temple in Nubia. 

The The Temple of Amada is an ancient Egyptian temple located in Nubia, about 180 kilometers south of Aswan. It was built during the 18th Dynasty. Temple of Amada is a popular tourist destination and is open to the public for visits. The temple is located about 180 kilometers south of Aswan, and the best way to reach it is by: ( Boat - Car ) And you will see on the cruise on lake Aswan, it contains beautiful carvings, some still colored. Outside it doesn't seem special but the inside is awesome.? A visit to the The Temple of Amada is an ancient Egyptian temple located in Nubia, about 180 kilometers south of Aswan. It was built during the 18th Dynasty. Temple of Amada is a great opportunity to learn about ancient Egyptian religion, history, and culture. The temple's well-preserved reliefs and inscriptions provide a fascinating glimpse into the world of the ancient Egyptians.
You can make all of these during the cruise of Lake Nasser.

• How much is entry to Amada Temple ?

-For Egyption\Arab:

Adult: EGP 10
Student: EGP 5

-For Other Nationalty:

Adult: EGP 100
Student: EGP 50

• Opening Hours ?

-All Days:  Working Hours: from 07:00 am to 04:00 pm

• Free entry Policy

-Free entry for children below 6 years.
-Free entry for Egyptians & Arabs with special needs.
-Free entry for Egyptians and Arabs above 60 years.
-Photography with mobile phone is free of charge.