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This is an Egyptian temple dating back to the 2nd century BC, transported to Madrid’s Cuartel de la Montaña Park. The temple was donated to Spain by the Egyptian government to save it from floods following the construction of the great Aswan Dam.
The Temple of Debod (Spanish: Templo de Debod) is an ancient Nubian temple that was dismantled as part of the International Campaign to Save the Monuments of Nubia and rebuilt in the center of Madrid, Spain, in Parque de la Montaña, Madrid, a square located Calle de Irún, 21–25 Madrid.
Feb 13, 2019 · The temple in question here is Madrid's Temple of Debod, and for more than 40 years it's served as one of the most unique, offbeat and pleasantly surprising sights in the Spanish capital. As one of just four Egyptian temples located outside of Egypt, laying eyes on this incredible example of ancient architecture is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
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The Templo de Debod is an Egyptian temple, dedicated to the Egyptian god Amon and goddess Isis (symbols of fertility). It is one of the few buildings of Ancient Egyptian architecture to be found outside Egypt and the only one in Spain.
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Discover the Debod Temple, one of Madrid's most unusual monuments. This construction dates from the 2nd century BC, and, after centuries on Egyptian soil, was brought to Spain as a gift from Egypt.
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The Temple of Debod is one of Madrid’s most beautiful hidden treasures. It sits to the west of Plaza de España, in the Parque del Oeste. This ancient Egyptian temple is from the second century B.C. and was donated to Spain by the Egyptian state for helping save the Abu Simbel temple, as well as other monuments and archaeological sites, from ...
A Sanctuary Amidst the City. Set against the backdrop of Madrid’s Parque del Oeste, the Templo de Debod offers visitors a multifaceted experience. By day, its stone engravings and hieroglyphics serve as windows into ancient Egyptian civilization.
