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KHARGA OASIS :
Temple of Hibis
This temple, named after the town that once existed here, is unique for
Egypt in one respect. It is by far the largest and finest of temples
from Egypt's 200 years under Persian rulers. It was King Darius 1 of the
6th century BCE who ordered it built, and dedicated to Amon. The temple
was adorned by rulers over the following centuries, but the original
style was always respected.
Today it is not available for closer inspection, as the main structure
is swathed in scaffolding. It is planned to be relocated to a new
location, close to the Bagawat Necropolis, but this will not be realized
for many more years.
Should you be allowed to enter the area (it is guarded by tourist
police, no tickets are sold) the kiosk in front of the main entrance
(upper photo) is part of what was an avenue of sphinxes. The interior
(visible through the gates) is noted for its beautiful capitals.
Many of the wall decorations are in excellent condition.
This is what it looks like now. All
sides are dominated by the scaffolding.
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