This Egyptian temple dates back to the 2nd century BC and was built at the orders of the Meroë King Adijalamani, who built a chapel dedicated to the god Amun and the goddess Isis.
From Egypt to Spain
But how did the temple end up here in Madrid? In 1960, the construction of the Aswan Dam posed a threat to many historical monuments and archaeological sites because of the risk of flooding. Because of Spain’s effort to help save these monuments, Egypt decided to give the Temple of Debod as a gift to Spain. The temple was transported and rebuilt stone by stone here in Parque de Oeste and was opened to the public in 1972.