An interesting bit of history: when the Aswan Dam was built, the Nile waters flooded parts of Aswan and threatened many historical sites housed in nearby Philae, including the Temple of Isis. Some of the ruins were moved and now are safely situated in their new homes both in Egypt and different museums around the world. The Temple of Isis was one of the lucky sites, transferred to a manmade island in the middle of Lake Nasser.
Considering its massive size, I have great respect for those who moved the temple and rebuilt it piece by piece.
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