Paper ID : 1009-CSCHD2025

Ehnasya el-Medina is considered one of the most important archaeological sites in Egypt, a Ptolemaic temple built of limestone was recently discovered there, it was dedicated to the worship of the god Amun, and the stones it was built with were reused. It was dedicated by kings Senusert III and Ramses II for several deities. It is clear that some of its stones date back to the Middle Kingdom, especially during the reign of King Senusert III, while most of the stone blocks date back to the New Kingdom, specifically during the reign of king Ramses II, it also appears from the layout of the temple that it was one of the local temples that spread during the Ptolemaic era in the region. On the other hand, the temple suffers from natural hazards, most notably groundwater and the resulting spread of weeds and plants. In addition to human threats such as mismanagement and urban sprawl, the research paper seeks to record and document the important inscriptions found on the stone blocks of the temple, shedding light on the manifestations of deterioration it has, its causes, and how to reduce it in order to preserve and protect it and pass it on to future generation with the various historical, architectural and artistic values the temple holds.

Ehnasya el-Medina _ Temple_ Heritage _ Natural risks