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Temple of Hibis Kharga, The New Valley Governorate, Egypt Last Updated: 05/11/2026 |
| The Temple of Hibis is the largest and best-preserved ancient Egyptian temple in the Khazar Oasis, and the only structure in Egypt dating from the Saite-Persian period (664–404 BC) that still stands today in relatively good condition. The temple was built from local limestone blocks next to a small sacred lake. | |
| Located about 2 km north of Kharga, this site is dedicated to the combination of two local forms of the god Amun: "Amun of Hibis" and "Amun-Ra of Karnak, who resides in Hibis". | |
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New Valley Place » City The New Valley Governorate is one of the biggest governorates in Egypt. It occupies 37.6% of Egypt's total land area. Egyptian history is deeply ingrained in the New Valley. The governorate's population was 270,854 in 2024. This area contains numerous relics from the ancient Egyptian, Ptolemaic, Roman, Coptic, and Islamic civilizations. 6 views 💖 1 👍 0Egypt |