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title: Philae Temple of Isis, 1959
author: UNESCO / Laurenza
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/9375/philae-temple-of-isis-1959/
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updated: 1970-01-01
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# Philae Temple of Isis, 1959
_Authored by UNESCO / Laurenza_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/9375.jpg)
## Image Caption
Detail of a pylon of the [Temple](https://www.worldhistory.org/temple/) of [Isis](https://www.worldhistory.org/isis/) on the island of Philae, freed from the waters by the decreased level of the [Nile](https://www.worldhistory.org/nile/) after the construction of the Aswan Dam. In the forefront are several experts sent by UNESCO to study the safeguarding of the temple, during their mission.
## Cite This Work
### APA
Laurenza, U. /. (2018, October 25). Philae Temple of Isis, 1959. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
Laurenza, UNESCO /. "Philae Temple of Isis, 1959." *World History Encyclopedia*, October 25, 2018. .
### MLA
Laurenza, UNESCO /. "Philae Temple of Isis, 1959." *World History Encyclopedia*, 25 Oct 2018, .
## License & Copyright
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