Temple of Debod

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The Temple of Debod is an ancient Egyptian temple relocated to Madrid, Spain, where it now stands as a prominent historical monument and symbol of international heritage preservation.


Statements (47)
Predicate Object
instanceOf ancient Egyptian temple
archaeological monument
cultural heritage monument
tourist attraction
access public park setting
admission free entry (for most visits)
architecturalStyle ancient Egyptian architecture
builtBy Adikhalamani (Tabriqo)
Meroitic king of Kush
constructionStart 2nd century BCE
country Spain
dedicatedTo Amun
Amun of Debod
Isis
donatedBy Egypt
donatedTo Spain
donationReason construction of the Aswan High Dam
international campaign to save Nubian monuments
hasExhibition information on Nubian temples rescue campaign
hasFeature surrounding reflecting pool
hasPart processional way
pronaos
pylon
relief-decorated walls
sanctuary
hasViewOf Casa de Campo
Royal Palace of Madrid
heritageStatus protected monument of Madrid
lighting illuminated at night
locatedIn Madrid
Parque del Oeste
near Plaza de España, Madrid
locatedOn a hill overlooking Casa de Campo park
managedBy City of Madrid
material stone
near Plaza de España, Madrid
Royal Palace of Madrid
openedToPublic 1972
originalLocation Egypt
Nile Valley
near Aswan, Egypt
relocated 1968
relocationPeriod 1960s
significance example of international heritage preservation
symbol of Spanish–Egyptian friendship
touristActivity guided tours
sunset viewing

Referenced by (1)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
International Campaign to Save the Monuments of Nubia
significantMonument

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