The Temple of Debod is an ancient Egyptian temple located in central Madrid next to the Parque del Oeste park.
The temple dates from the 2nd century BC, and it was built at the orders of the Meroë King Adijalamani. The construction started by building a small single-room chapel dedicated to the god Amun. During the reigns of the Ptolemaic dynasty, it was extended to form a small temple, dedicated to Isis of Philae. During the Roman Empire, the emperors Augustus and Tiberius completed the decorations.
The temple of Debod has been donated to the city of Madrid in 1968 by the Egyptian government for the assistance provided saving ancient structures from flooding. It was transported and rebuilt stone by stone keeping the building’s original orientation. It was opened to the public in 1972.
