Temple of Amada
Temple Small New Kingdom temple relocated to prevent Nile flooding
A Nubian temple near Aswan, the Temple of Amada was relocated during the Aswan High Dam rescues; Nile cruise passengers and archaeology visitors study its reliefs and inscriptions from Egypt’s 18th-19th Dynasty rulers.
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The Temple of Amada is an Egyptian New Kingdom temple originally erected in Nubia near the Nile, to the south of Aswan. It is one of the oldest free-standing temples in Lower Nubia with well-preserved wall reliefs from the 18th and 19th Dynasties.
The temple was constructed in the New Kingdom and bears inscriptions and reliefs from 18th Dynasty pharaohs and later additions and restorations, including work under Ramesses II. Its reliefs and painted scenes are notable for their state of preservation.
During the 1960s UNESCO-coordinated salvage operations connected to the construction of the Aswan High Dam, the temple was dismantled and reassembled on higher ground to protect it from flooding. It remains accessible to visitors from Aswan and is often included in tours of Nubian monuments.
The Temple of Amada lies on the west bank of the Nile in Lower Nubia, within Aswan Governorate, and is reachable by road from the city of Aswan.
- Relocation: Relocated in the 1960s as part of the UNESCO-organised Nubian salvage campaign to avoid flooding from the Aswan High Dam.
How to Get to Temple of Amada #
From Aswan city center drive approximately 30-40 minutes south along the western bank of the Nile toward the New Amada complex; many Nile cruise itineraries include a visit or a short transfer from Aswan.
Tips for Visiting Temple of Amada #
- Visit early morning to avoid heat and tour-group crowds.
- Look for the faint painted reliefs inside - some color survives on the walls if light hits at an angle.
- Pair the visit with the nearby Nubian Museum in Aswan for context on the rescue campaigns of the 1960s.
Best Time to Visit Temple of Amada #
Best in winter for comfortable daytime touring; avoid the hottest summer months.
Weather & Climate near Temple of Amada #
Temple of Amada's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with very hot summers (peaking in July) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 11°C to 39°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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February
February is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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March
March is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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April
April is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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May
May is hot with highs of 37°C and lows of 24°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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June
June is hot with highs of 39°C and lows of 26°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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July
July is the hottest month with highs of 39°C and lows of 26°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is the hottest month with highs of 39°C and lows of 26°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is hot with highs of 38°C and lows of 25°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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October
October is hot with highs of 35°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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December
December is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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