Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Monuments and Landmarks left by the Ptolemies in Egypt




Emerged in their covenant worship of the god "Serapis", which was based "Memphis" and "Alexandria",

A mix between ancient Egyptian religion and Greek religion. Also interested in Ptolemaic

Construction of temples Egyptian-style luxury, is the most important temple "Edfu" for the worship of the god "Horus".




 Temple "Horus"Edfu.




 Statue of the god Horus Temple of Edfu





And follow the Ptolemaic policy toward the ancient Egyptian religion involve respect

Full, and offered sacrifices of Egyptian deities in order to draw closer to the Egyptians.

Also spread in Greece worship of the Egyptian goddess "Isis."




 Isis
 






 Grecian statue for "Isis" was considered the goddess of Medicine

- Museum Greek - Roman Alexandria.




 Ptolemaic Lighthouse of Alexandria was built, which was considered of the seven wonders of the world,

And the immense height of about 135 meters, which was its light seen on

After fifty kilometers to guide ships coming to Alexandria. This lighthouse has been

List so devastated by a massive earthquake Year 1307.





 Ptolemaic also left a lot of effects that indicate progress arts in their reign,

Such as the Temple "Dandara" toward the city of Qena, and temples "elephants" in Aswan, which

Was rescued with the help of UNESCO after being threatened waters of the High Dam.




 Temple "Hathor" "Dandara."






 Island "Philae".

 

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