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Facts about Amun Ra Temple in Siwa | Temple of Um Ubadiaa

05 16, 2023

The temple of Amun is one of the most prominent sights in Siwa Oasis, the temple is built on a high plateau called the Agurmi Plateau 30 meters above ground level. It gives you a great view when you are on the higher floor of the temple to watch the whole Oasis with its beautiful nature of trees, palms, mountains, and the houses of the Oasis which make it like standing on the top of a tower. The temple was used to have information about the future; therefore, it was called the temple of predictions. The people were consulting the God Amun in the next steps in their lives.

Seize the opportunity and choose your trip to Siwa to discover the secrets of the temple through one of Egypt Classic Packages to enjoy the vibes of the enchanting Oasis. The designation of the temple consists of the main temple, the palace of the ruler or the king, the pavilion of the soldiers, and the holy well used for the cleansing. The temple was very significant according to ancient Egyptian beliefs because it was the main place for consulting the god Amun Ra and making future predictions. The sun rises twice at the temple every year in two different seasons in the year in spring and autumn.

Furthermore, the founder of the temple is Ahmose II, as mentioned in the inscriptions on the temple’s walls. There were two ancient stories in ancient Egyptian history behind the fame of the temple: the first one was when the Persian King Cambyses and his army in 525 sank in the great sand sea after their trial to demolish the temple, and the second one is the visit of the great Alexander to the temple to have predications about important decisions in his life. Egypt Desert Safari tours offer a great opportunity to discover the secrets of ancient civilizations.

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This is one of the most famous monuments to the god Amun, built during the XXVIth dynasty, in the 6th century BC, on the Agurmi plateau. Siwa is the westernmost oasis in the Egyptian desert, located just 30 kilometers from the Libyan border, in the heart of a vast sea of sand. The Temple of Amun, also known as the Temple of Umm Ubaid, was built during the 30th Dynasty. All that remains is a wall decorated with bas-reliefs and a huge pile of ruins. The temple was built by Nektanebo II. The Temple of Amun is one of the oldest temples in the world. It was built 4 kilometers east of the modern city of Siwa during the reign of the thirtieth dynasty of Nektanebo II.

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