Temple of Dendur | NYC’s Ancient Egyptian Time Capsule 🏛️✨

A 2,000-year-old temple inside a NYC museum? Yes. Shipped block-by-block from the Nile to The Met, this Roman-Egyptian hybrid is Manhattan’s most surreal treasure. Here’s the hieroglyphic scoop: 🌍 Why It’s Mind-Blowing • Gift from Egypt = "thanks for saving us from floods!" (1965). • Central Park views = pharaohs meet skyscrapers. • Afternoon light = stones glow like desert gold. Hot Take: That "I time-traveled" goosebumps? Normal here. 🎧 Pro Tips ✅ Audio guide = hear temple gossip from 15 BC. ✅ Weekday mornings = empty selfie ops. ⚠️ Skip if: You hate whispering in museums (it’s dead silent). Secret Angle: Sackler Wing windows = best Nile-to-park shots. 🏺 Vibes Check • Modern meets ancient = marble floors + sandstone gods. • Free with Met admission = cheapest flight to Egypt. Q: Team History Nerd or Team Instagram Aesthetic? #TheMet #HiddenNYC #TimeTravel