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Dakhla Oasis - Monastery of the Stone Deir el-Hagar

Some 6mi/10km southwest of El-Qasr is the Deir el-Hagar ("Monastery of the Stone"), the sand covered remains of a large Egyptian temple of the Roman Imperial period (First C. A.D.) dedicated to Amun, Mut and Khons which was later occupied by Coptic monks. Surrounded by a strong brick wall (77yd/70m by 43yd/39m), it followed the classic pattern, with a pylon followed by a pillared court and a hypostyle hall with a vestibule and sanctuary.

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The Roman Emperors Vespasian, Titus, Domitian and Nero are mentioned in inscriptions. There are fine reliefs of religious rituals and sacrifices. Near the remains are hot sulfur springs (108° F/42° C), with structures which appear to be of Roman date. In the surrounding area are numerous other ancient remains buried under the sand.
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