Temple of Satet, Aswan

Name: Temple of Satet
Address: Aswan, Egypt

#10 among attractions in Aswan

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The Temple of Satet or Satis was an ancient Egyptian temple dedicated to the goddess Satet, a personification of the Nile inundation. The temple was located on the Nile Valley island of Elephantine, Egypt. Founded during the late Predynastic Period around 3200 BC, it was enlarged and renovated several times from the Early Dynastic Period onwards over the next 3000 years until the Ptolemaic Period. The temple of Satet is the best example of an ancient Egyptian temple whose construction is attested over the entire pharaonic period. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 24°5'4"N, 32°53'14"E

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Temple of Satet – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Unfinished obelisk, Nubian Museum, Mausoleum of Aga Khan, El-Tabia Mosque.

0.7 miSE
Massive obelisk in an ancient quarry
Unfinished obelisk, Aswan
19 min walk • The Unfinished Obelisk, nestled in the ancient city of Aswan in Egypt, stands as a testament to the grandeur of the country's bygone eras. This archaeological site is significant for its historical insight into the stone-carving techniques used by the ancient Egyptians.
~1880 ftSE
Historical and cultural Egyptian artifacts
Nubian Museum, Aswan
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Aswan, Egypt, the Nubian Museum serves as a stunning repository of the rich history and vibrant culture of the Nubian people. Since its inauguration in 1997, the museum has been an essential destination for anyone interested in the deep roots of...
0.6 miNW
Mausoleum
Mausoleum of Aga Khan, Aswan
15 min walk • Perched on a hill along the west bank of the Nile, the Mausoleum of Aga Khan is an exquisite example of modern Islamic architecture located in the tranquil city of Aswan, Egypt. This elegant pink granite structure is the final resting place of Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga...
0.9 miE
Sacred and religious sites, Mosque
El-Tabia Mosque, Aswan
22 min walk • The El-Tabia Mosque in Aswan, Egypt, stands as an emblem of the city's rich cultural tapestry and religious heritage. Noted for its distinctive architecture, this mosque serves both as a place of worship and a landmark that captures the essence of Aswan's Islamic...
~770 ftNW
Pyramid
Pyramid of Elephantine, Aswan
4 min walk • The Pyramid of Elephantine is part of a group of seven very similar small step pyramids, along with the pyramids at Edfu South, el-Kula, Naqada, Saujet el-Meitin, Seila, and Sinki. All of these were built far from the main centres of Egypt and are very poorly understood.
~460 ftW
Museum, Archaeological museum
Aswan Museum, Aswan
3 min walk • Aswan Museum is a museum in Elephantine, located on the south-eastern side of Aswan, Egypt. It was set up in 1912 by the British Egyptologist Cecil Mallaby Firth.
1 miNW
24°5'41"N • 32°52'33"E
Monastery of St Simeon, Aswan
26 min walk • Ruins
0.6 miN
Island
El Nabatat Island, Aswan
17 min walk • El Nabatat Island or Kitchener's Island, is a small, oval-shaped island in the Nile at Aswan, Egypt. It is less than a kilometer long and its width is less than ½ a kilometer. The Aswan Botanical Garden is located on the island.
~1990 ftN
River island with archaeological sites
Elephantine, Aswan
10 min walk • Elephantine is an island on the Nile, forming part of the city of Aswan in Upper Egypt. The archaeological sites on the island were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1979 along with other examples of Upper Egyptian architecture including Abu Simbel and Philae.
~1880 ftSE
24°4'47"N • 32°53'22"E
Nubian Museum, Aswan
10 min walk • Museum
1.2 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Gabal Tingar, Aswan
31 min walk • Gabal Tingar is a small mountain in Egypt, used as a granodiorite quarry in ancient times. The site is located on the west bank of the River Nile, west of Elephantine, near Aswan.

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Which popular attractions are close to Temple of Satet?

Nearby attractions include Aswan Museum, Aswan (3 min walk), Pyramid of Elephantine, Aswan (4 min walk), Nubian Museum, Aswan (10 min walk), Nubian Museum, Aswan (10 min walk).

How to get to Temple of Satet by public transport?

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Aswan (37 min walk)