Carnoustie, United Kingdom
10th century AD
Ristiina, Finland
3000 - 2500 BC
Enköping, Sweden
1700-500 BC
Offerdal, Sweden
7000 - 2000 BC
Torhamn, Sweden
1700-550 BC
Simrishamn, Sweden
2000 - 1700 BC
Tanum, Sweden
1800-1500 BC
Dundee, United Kingdom
500-800 AD
Rionansa, Spain
18000 BCE
Papasidero, Italy
17000 - 6400 BCE
The Temple of Edfu is one of the best preserved ancient shrines in Egypt. It was built in the Ptolemaic Kingdom between 237 and 57 BC.
Edfu was one of several temples built during the Ptolemaic Kingdom, including the Dendera Temple complex, Esna, the Temple of Kom Ombo, and Philae. Its size reflects the relative prosperity of the time. The present temple initially consisted of a pillared hall, two transverse halls, and a barque sanctuary surrounded by chapels. The building was started during the reign of Ptolemy III Euergetes and completed in 57 BC under Ptolemy XII Auletes. It was built on the site of an earlier, smaller temple also dedicated to Horus, although the previous structure was oriented east–west rather than north–south as in the present site.