Ancient site · Aswan
Amada Temple
One of the oldest Egyptian temples in Nubia, raised by Thutmose III beside Lake Nasser and carefully moved to higher ground to preserve it.
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The story
Amada Temple was founded in the 18th Dynasty by Thutmose III, and Amenhotep II and Thutmose IV later added to it; it is dedicated to Amun-Ra and Ra-Horakhty. During the Amarna period Akhenaten had the name of Amun erased from its walls, and Seti I of the 19th Dynasty later restored it. Rulers of that dynasty, Ramesses II among them, added repairs and decoration. In the medieval period the temple was turned into a church. As part of the international campaign to save the monuments of Nubia it was moved about 2.5 km to a higher site known as New Amada in 1964-1965, and it was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1979.
Good to know
- Amada is among the oldest Egyptian temples in Nubia.
- The temple was relocated in 1964-1965 during the campaign to save the monuments of Nubia.
- Three kings contributed to its construction: Thutmose III, Amenhotep II and Thutmose IV.
- The temple now stands at New Amada, about 2.5 km from its original site.
Visiting tips
Per the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities page: open daily 7:00 to 16:00. Please check hours and ticket prices before visiting, as they may change.