Visiting an Ancient Egyptian Temple in Spain? Temple of Debod in Madrid

It's hard to imagine why an ancient Egyptian temple would be in Spain. In the area around Parque de la Montaña in Madrid, there stands a relic of an ancient Egyptian temple, the Temple of Debod. Next to the temple's stone archway is a long pool where you can capture the reflection of the ancient Egyptian temple with modern buildings in the background, creating an interesting juxtaposition of ancient and modern architecture. It is said that the Temple of Debod was built in the 2nd century BC and was donated by the Egyptian government to Spain in gratitude for Spain's help in saving the Abu Simbel temples. Moving the temple from Egypt to Spain was quite an undertaking, requiring it to be dismantled piece by piece and then reassembled in Madrid. The Temple of Debod can be visited for free, but you need to book online in advance. Inside the temple, you can find statues and ancient artifacts dedicated to Amun, the king of the gods, and the goddess Isis. Visiting an ancient Egyptian cultural relic in Spain is indeed a unique experience.