Temple of Philae was originally located on the island of Philae Even before Aswan dam was constructed, after construction of Aswan Low dam Temple of Philae used to be flooded during most part of the year. So, like many monuments which were relocated die to building of Aswan dam, Temple of Philae was also relocated on the island of Agilika. Temple has held very important place as centre for the worship of Goddess Isis through the history. It was revered and worshipped by Egyptian, Romans as well as Greek. Roman influence is clearly indicated by the typical Roman pillars in Temple construction. Temple consists of two very impressive gates, a courtyard, Vestibule, sanctuary and Trojan kiosk. First gate is massive and impressive. It is18 meters high. Two giant granite lion statues are placed on either side of the entrance gate. Walls of the gates have hieroglyphics depicting King preforming various functions. After the first gate we enter the main courtyard. On both sides they're are large vestibule with huge pillars. The walls as well as the pillars have hieroglyphics reliefs showing various events and Kings and gods. Second gate is also huge but slightly smaller in height at 12 meters. The walls of this gate also have reliefs. After this you enter the inner Temple through a eight pillared vestibule. Etching of the Cross in this area indicates that some time this temple was transformed in Christian place of worship. Reliefs in the visible are left unfinished and in quite bad shape. After passing few side rooms we finally reach the sanctuary. It is liot by two windows. Idol of the goddess would have been installed on the base of granite slab. Trajans Kiosk. This Temple is attributed to Emperor Trajan. It is beautiful but relatively small structure, 15 X20 meter kiosk and 15.85 meters high. Like other structures this is also roofless.