Templo of Debod - details and images

After building the great dam at Aswan, between 1960 and 1970, many historical monuments were in danger of being flooded. Spanish engineers helped the Egyptian government to move these monuments in safe areas. In 1968 Egypt has donated one of these monuments, the Temple of Debod, Spain, as gratitude for their support.

The temple was moved to Madrid and rebuilt in Montana Park, instead of a military barracks located near the Plaza de Espana. The temple was officially opened in 1972, while inside there is an exhibition that shows the reconstruction of the temple in Madrid.

Address: Paseo del Pintor Rosales
Transportation: Ventura Rodriguez metro station (M3)



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