The Temple of Amada, the oldest Egyptian temple in Nubia,
was first constructed by pharaoh Thutmose III of the 18th dynasty and dedicated
to Amun and Re-Horakhty.
His son and successor, Amenhotep II continued the decoration program
for this structure. Amenhotep II's successor, Tutmose IV decided to place a
roof over its forecourt and transform it into a pillared or hypo style hall.
During the Amarna period, Akhenaton had the name Amun destroyed
throughout the temple but this was later restored by Seti I of Egypt's 19th
dynasty. Various 19th dynasty kings especially Seti I and Ramsses II also
"carried out minor restorations and added to the temple's
decoration."The stelas of the Viceroys of Kush Setau, Heqanakht and Messuy
and that of Chanceelor Bay describe their building activities under Ramesses
II, Merneptah and Siptah respectively.
In the deliberately moved the temple at 2.5 km from their original position. He
has all of Tuthmosis III and Amenhotep II built the Temple of Amon Ra, devout -
Poplar - my sister and stayed Tuthmosis IV to this temple hall ceiling is based
on the columns.