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Temple of Hibis Description
Some 2.5mi/4km north of Kharga, picturesquely situated in a palm grove, is the Temple of Hibis, dedicated to Amun, which was built by Darius I (521-486 B.C.), Nectanebo II (358-341 B.C.) and some of the Ptolemies. The remains were excavated in 1909-11 by an archeological expedition from the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and restored by the Egyptian Department of Antiquities. The temple, measuring 138ft/42m by 66ft/20m, is oriented from west to east. It is approached by four gateways; on the right hand side of the second gateway is a long Greek inscription (66 lines) recording a decree on the levying of taxes dated to the second year of the reign of the Emperor Galba (A.D. 69).

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Hobbies & Activities category: Archeological site or ruin;  Ancient Egyptian art, artifacts;  Scenic site or route
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