Temple of Amada

The Temple of Amada, is one of the oldest Egyptian Temples in Nubia [1]. It was constructed during the 18th Dynasty (c. 1550–1295 BC) by Pharaoh Thutmose III [1]. In total, three generations contributed to building the temple (Thutmose III, Amenhotep II, and Thutmose IV) [1]. The temple was dedicated to Amun-Ra and Horakhty-Ra [1]. During the Amarna period, Akhenaten had the name Amun destroyed throughout the temple but this was later restored by Seti I of Egypt's 19th Dynasty [1]. The finest painted reliefs are in the innermost section of the temple where Thutmose III and Amenhotep II are shown being embraced or making offerings to various Egyptian gods [1].