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The Temple of Beit El-Wali | Temples of the king  Ramesses II

  • 05 16, 2023

The Temple of Beit El-Wali

King Ramesses had his own strategy to control the land and protect it from the struggles of enemies, so he built a lot of temples in Nubian land like the temple of Beit El-Wali the most famous one of these temples is Abu Simble 

Beit El-Wali Is a beautiful temple in Egypt but the less-visited temple of ‎Ancient Egypt. It is located about 55 kilometers south of Aswan in ‎the lands of Nubia. it was built by King Ramesses II The temple was dedicated to the worship of the god Amun and the god Khnum.

God Amun Ra | Amon Re God of Ancient Egypt

God Amun Ra

 

Temples of king  Ramesses II

It was relocated after the construction of the ‎Aswan High Dam in the 1960s. The fascinating Temple of Abu Simbel and the ‎Temple of Philae was also relocated along with the Temple of Beit El Wali to another place that is higher than its original location to avoid damage from the water of the Nile.  

The temple had been carved into the rock, and the Temple of Beit El Wali was constructed by Ramses II in Nubia ‎as proof of his strong control over the area. Still, carvings and ‎decorations of the temple are still preserved,  it was cut inside the sand rocks of the mountains of ‎Nubia.

The structure of the Temple of Beit El Wali was modified at the beginning of the ‎Christian period, the temple was named "Beit El Wali" or "the Temple of the pious leader" ‎as it served as a house for Christian leaders for a long period of time ‎when the Copts of Egypt escaped of the Romans and fled to southern Egypt.

The Temple of Beit El Wali is included in most itineraries for Nile Cruises sailing ‎from Aswan to Lake Nasser or vice versa as it is located near the Temple of ‎Kalabsha and the Kiosk of Qertassi.

The Temple of Beit El Wali is one of the most outstanding monuments in Aswan, so it is one of the most recommended places to visit in Egypt.

 

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Beit el-Wali, carved from a sandstone mountainside and perhaps unique as the smallest of its gender, is another of Ramesses II's Nubian monuments that is primarily devoted to Amun along with other gods.
 

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 The Unfinished Obelisk is an enormous ancient obelisk located in a granite quarry in Aswan. It was abandoned during construction, making it an interesting archaeological site. The obelisk gives visitors a glimpse into the ancient Egyptian techniques used to carve these monumental structures, providing insights into the ancient quarrying and sculpting methods.

During the reign of Pharaoh Ramesses II, the ancient Egyptian temple known as the Temple of Beit El-Wali was constructed in Lower Nubia. It is mainly devoted to the deified form of Ramesses II, displaying his military might and triumphs over the Nubians. The temple features a hypostyle hall, sanctuary, and forecourt with intricate reliefs and inscriptions that describe his military exploits and relationship with the gods. Its exquisitely carved reliefs, which are in good condition, shed light on his military tactics, cultural customs, and religious beliefs. The temple was moved to its present site because of the risk of submersion posed by the Aswan High Dam.

During the reign of Pharaoh Ramesses II, the ancient Egyptian temple known as the Temple of Beit El-Wali was constructed in Lower Nubia. It is mainly devoted to the deified form of Ramesses II, displaying his military might and triumphs over the Nubians. The temple features a hypostyle hall, sanctuary, and forecourt with intricate reliefs and inscriptions that describe his military exploits and relationship with the gods. Its exquisitely carved reliefs, which are in good condition, shed light on his military tactics, cultural customs, and religious beliefs. The temple was moved to its present site because of the risk of submersion posed by the Aswan High Dam.

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