Philae - Temple of Isis - West Colonnade

The West Colonnade, which runs along the river side of the court, is 305ft/93m long and has 31 (originally 32) plant columns 17ft/5.10m high, with capitals of very varied form. Most of the columns have reliefs showing the Emperor Tiberius making offerings to the gods. The roof of the colonnade, part of which has collapsed, is decorated with stars and flying vultures. On the rear wall are two rows of reliefs depicting the Pharaoh, usually Augustus or Tiberius, dedicating gifts to the gods. From the colonnade a subterranean staircase leads down to a small Nilometer.