Photos

Hadn't posted anything from Madrid in a long time, so here I am... or not? This is the Templo of Debod. And ancient Egyptian temple situated very close to Plaza de España.
In 1960, due to the construction of the Great Dam of Aswan and the consequent threat it posed to certain monuments and archeological sites, UNESCO made an international call to save this rich historical patrimony. As a sign of gratitude for the help provided by Spain in saving the temples of Abu Simbel, the Egyptian state donated the temple to Spain in 1968.
Once in Madrid the temple was rebuilt with the same orientation that had in its original place.
It has been rebuilt in one of the most beautiful parks in Madrid. Rebuilt on the site of a former army barracks near Madrid's Campo de Moro and Parque del Oeste, the temple was opened to the public in 1972. It constitutes one of the few works of ancient Egyptian architecture which can be seen outside Egypt and the only one of its kind in Spain.
At night, the temple is lighted and looks like this.