Kalabsha — Mandulis Temple North Pylon (Nubia)
Kalabsha Pylon N
Old to Middle Kingdom (2700–1800 BCE)·Old–New Kingdom Egyptian·🇪🇬 Aswan, Kalabsha, Egypt
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About Kalabsha — Mandulis Temple North Pylon (Nubia)
Kalabsha — Mandulis Temple North Pylon (Nubia) in Aswan, Kalabsha, Egypt is a Old to Middle Kingdom (2700–1800 BCE) temple complex attributed to Old–New Kingdom Egyptian. Systematic survey and magnetometry document radiocarbon sequence. The site includes a principal platform and ancillary necropolis. Dimensions temple 32 m × 18 m; court 45 m × 30 m; area 30.5 ha. Excavation partially-excavated; condition buried. Peer-reviewed reports and georeferenced plans available.
Why it mattersKey Old–New Kingdom Egyptian temple-complex with stratified sequence and landscape setting at 180 m elevation.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Construction technique
- 02Relation to regional network
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre
- 02Elite residence hypothesis
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c. 2600 BCE
- Period
- Old to Middle Kingdom (2700–1800 BCE)
- Culture
- Old–New Kingdom Egyptian
- Purpose
- Temple and sanctuary complex
- Rediscovered
- 1930
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c. 2600 BCE
Initial construction / foundation
c. 1082 BCE
Major refurbishment / second phase
1941
Antiquarian record, modern excavation from 1960s
c. 1410 CE
Abandonment
On the ground
Structures & features
23.9600° N · 32.8700° E · 180 m · 3 mapped features
Main Temple Cella
cellaMain Temple Cella at Kalabsha — Mandulis Temple North Pylon (Nubia) — cella with stratified deposits
23.9600° N · 32.8686° ENorth Court Ancillary
courtNorth Court Ancillary at Kalabsha — Mandulis Temple North Pylon (Nubia) — court with stratified deposits
23.9593° N · 32.8699° EPylon Gate
pylonPylon Gate at Kalabsha — Mandulis Temple North Pylon (Nubia) — pylon with stratified deposits
23.9614° N · 32.8719° E