Temples Dedicated to Aset (Isis)
Though the Kemetic goddess Aset (Isis in Greek) was known throughout Egypt's ancient history, and She had shrines and chapels in many Egyptian temples, but when one thinks of Aset, when one contemplates Isis, one tends to think of one particular temple, on the island of Philae. There are also ancient remains of temples and chapels throughout the world, in Greece and Italy especially.
A lesser-known but increasingly studied temple was built to Aset (Isis) in the Delta at Behbeit el Hagar. Although damaged by an earthquake and left in fragments, many of the reliefs can still be seen, and a floor plan has been drawn by archaeologist Christine Favard-Meeks. Much work needs to be done to reconstruct and thus further study the reliefs, inscriptions, and architecture of this temple.
The most well-known temple to Aset/Isis was built at Philae by the Ptolemaic kings. It still stands virtually intact today, although it had to be moved to a new location several years back in order to preserve it from the higher waters increased by the Aswan Dam.
See also Aset in Other Temples.
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Copyright May 2002 by Khenmetaset and Marie Parsons. All texts contained herein are from annotated sources unless otherwise stated. This website is for educational purposes only. Any comments may be directed to Khenmetaset or Marie Parsons at khenmetaset@prodigy.net.