Temple of Hibis

Local nameمعبد هبيس
LocationKharga Oasis, Egypt

The Temple of Hibis is the largest and best preserved ancient Egyptian temple in the Kharga Oasis, as well as the only structure in Egypt dating to the Saite-Persian period which has come down to modern times in relatively good condition. Located about 2 km north of Kharga, it was devoted to a syncretism of two local forms of the deity Amun: "Amun of Hibis" and "Amun-Ra of Karnak who dwells in Hibis".

It is alternatively believed to be dedicated to Amun and Osiris, its sanctuary contains depictions of hundreds of Egyptian deities.

Tags Archaeological Site
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Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temple_of_Hibis

Address Egypt

Coordinates 25°28'35.521" N 30°33'20.155" E

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