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The temple stands near a large bend of the Nile River, in the region that was called Nubia in ancient times.
Guide pointing out important hyroglifics
In the foreground is the Roman kiosk is a small temple near the main temple building, which has strong Hellenistic elements. The entrance to the kiosk is Egyptian and is topped by a lintel with a row of sacred ureaus (cobras) but the sides consists of columns with florid Corinthian capitals arched windows in the Roman style. The rear Temple is the Apedemak Temple.
Up to the middle of the 19th century, the temple was subjected to vandalism, destruction, and indiscriminate plundering, before it came under state protection
Apedemak was a lion-headed warrior god worshiped in Nubia. The god was used as a sacred guardian of the deceased hereditary chief, prince or king. Anyone who touched the chief's grave was said to be cursed by this Apedemak.The relief on the right pylon of the Apedemak Temple depicting Queen Amanitore smiting her enemies
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All of these carvings into the sandstone have lasted through centuries. Amazing.
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Additional ruins in the distance of the temples.
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A local riding a camel added to the ambiance as he rode by.
Local transportation in the Saharan desert
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Sunset outside of Meroe Camp.
First sightings of the Royal Necropolis of Meroe
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