Types of nilometers in Egyptian temples during the Graeco-Roman period

الملخص EN

The Nile has a major role in the life of the Egyptians.

The Nile flood affected the lands and inhabitants of ancient Egypt.

Most of the Nilometers during the Pharaonic and Græco- Roman period was constructed in conjunction with a temple area.

They were used to record the annual inundation of the Nile.

During the Graeco-Roman period, the Nilometers may have had a symbolic role in addition to its religious function and related to ritual activities.

The researcher spots light on the structural shape of the Nilometer appeared in the Graeco-Roman period.

Several shapes appeared such as: wall with descending staircases, circular well, rectangular basin, and the columnar Nilometer.