oracle
deity intermediate single tradition · 1
The oracle of Ammon was consulted at a temple in Siwa, Egypt. The oracle's revelations fell into disrepute under the Roman occupation of Egypt.
When
- First attested
- 400 BCE
- Attested period
- -400 – 200
- Historical notes
- Temple inscriptions date from the 4th century BCE.
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Other local historic sites of interest include the remains of the oracle temple; the Gebel al Mawta (the Mountain of the Dead), a Roman-era necropolis featuring dozens of rock-cut tombs; and "Cleopatra's Bath", an antique natural spring.”
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