菲莱神庙 (aka Temple of Isis), 阿斯旺, 埃及 Temple of Philae (aka Temple of Isis), Aswan, Egypt (© Ratnakorn Piyasirisorost/Getty Images)

菲莱神庙 (aka Temple of Isis), 阿斯旺, 埃及 Temple of Philae (aka Temple of Isis), Aswan, Egypt (© Ratnakorn Piyasirisorost/Getty Images)

伊西斯女神的光辉照耀下 Illuminated by Isis

菲莱神庙, 阿斯旺, 埃及

菲莱神庙，常被称为伊西斯神庙，是埃及最迷人的古迹之一。它最初建在菲莱岛上，后来为避免被洪水淹没而迁至附近的阿吉勒基亚岛。这项迁移工程是20世纪60年代由联合国教科文组织发起的国际文物拯救项目，历时多年，搬运了逾4万块石块，才得以完整重建并保存这座古老神庙。如今，它坐落在尼罗河环绕的静谧之地，是乘船游览和探寻往昔的绝佳去处。

步入雄伟的门楼后，游客将进入一片立柱林立的庭院。主神庙供奉伊西斯女神，她是古埃及神话中掌管魔法、母性与守护的女神，神庙墙面雕刻生动讲述了关于她的神话传说。此外，遗址中还分布着供奉冥界之神奥西里斯（伊西斯的兄弟兼丈夫）与天空之神荷鲁斯（鹰头神）的小型神殿和祭祀堂。这处联合国教科文组织认定的世界遗产地可供游客自由探索，也可选择导览讲解。夜幕降临时，一场结合光影与音效的声光表演将古埃及神话栩栩如生地呈现眼前。这座神庙以其精美的浮雕艺术与良好的建筑保存状态，为世人揭示了古埃及文明的神秘与辉煌。

Temple of Philae, Aswan, Egypt

The Temple of Philae, often called the Temple of Isis, is one of Egypt's most enchanting ancient sites. Originally built on Philae Island, it was moved to nearby Agilkia Island to save it from flooding. The international rescue effort, launched by UNESCO in the 1960s, required a monumental effort that involved moving more than 40,000 stones. Today, it's a peaceful spot surrounded by the Nile—perfect for a scenic boat ride and a journey into the past.

To enter the temple complex, sightseers step through a grand gateway that leads to a courtyard lined with towering columns. The main temple is dedicated to Isis, the goddess of magic, motherhood, and protection, and its walls are covered in carvings that tell her story. Smaller chapels and shrines tucked around the site, including ones for Osiris (the Egyptian god of the underworld and brother-husband to Isis) and Horus (the sky deity depicted with a falcon head). Visitors can explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site freely or join a guided tour. At night, a sound-and-light show brings ancient myths to life. The temple's intricate carvings and well-preserved structures provide a fascinating glimpse into Egypt's ancient history.