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Where was the Aga Khan born?
Where was the Aga Khan born?
- Aswan, Egypt
- Alexandria, Egypt
- Karachi, India (correct)
- Abu, Elephantine Island
What is the name of the temple on Elephantine Island?
What is the name of the temple on Elephantine Island?
- Temple of Satet and Two Nilometers (correct)
- Temple of Khnum
- Temple of Isis
- Temple of Mandulis
Why is Elephantine Island named so?
Why is Elephantine Island named so?
- Due to the presence of elephants on the island in ancient times
- Because of the rounded rocks along the banks resembling elephants
- In honor of an ancient Egyptian pharaoh
- Due to the island's shape resembling an elephant tusk (correct)
What is Aga Khan Mausoleum situated on?
What is Aga Khan Mausoleum situated on?
What is Aga Khan remembered for?
What is Aga Khan remembered for?
Why did the Aga Khan have a deep connection to Aswan?
Why did the Aga Khan have a deep connection to Aswan?
What is the significance of the markings on the ancient nilometer in the form of stairs on the Aswan Museum island?
What is the significance of the markings on the ancient nilometer in the form of stairs on the Aswan Museum island?
What is the significance of the Famine Stela on Sohail Island?
What is the significance of the Famine Stela on Sohail Island?
What is the purpose of the 365 altars on Bigga Island?
What is the purpose of the 365 altars on Bigga Island?
Why was the sanctuary on Bigga Island prohibited to people?
Why was the sanctuary on Bigga Island prohibited to people?
What is the significance of Philae Island?
What is the significance of Philae Island?
What is the name of the Greek term for the 'forbidden place' on Bigga Island?
What is the name of the Greek term for the 'forbidden place' on Bigga Island?
What is the earliest evidence of structures on the island of Philae?
What is the earliest evidence of structures on the island of Philae?
According to the priests, who gave them the country from the First Cataract to the island of Derar?
According to the priests, who gave them the country from the First Cataract to the island of Derar?
What period saw the rise of Philae to importance?
What period saw the rise of Philae to importance?
What is the significance of the granite outcrop on the island of Philae?
What is the significance of the granite outcrop on the island of Philae?
Who probably built an altar of granite to Amun?
Who probably built an altar of granite to Amun?
What is the current state of the known history of Philae?
What is the current state of the known history of Philae?
