Qasr al-Sagha

Qasr al-Sagha
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Also known as: Kissa El Saga

Qasr al-Sagha is a Middle Kingdom temple complex in the Faiyum Governorate of Egypt, situated 8 km north of Lake Qarun at the foot of Qatrani Mountain [1]. Built from limestone and sandstone, the temple contains seven chambers and covers approximately 180 meters [1]. A cemetery from the Middle Kingdom period lies to its south [1]. The temple is believed to be dedicated to Sobek, the ancient Egyptian crocodile god [1].

TypeTemple complex
Period3000 - 1500 BC
CountryEgypt
Coordinates29.5959° N, 30.6777° E

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