Trajan’s Kiosk, located at the Temple of Isis on Agilkia Island near Aswan, is one of the most iconic monuments of ancient Egypt’s later periods.

Originally built during the Roman era under Emperor Trajan (98–117 AD), it was never fully completed but still stands as a fine example of Roman influence on Egyptian temple architecture.

The kiosk consists of a rectangular structure with fourteen elegant columns, once supporting a roof, and is decorated with reliefs showing the emperor making offerings to the Egyptian gods.

Originally situated on Philae Island, the kiosk and other temple structures were relocated to Agilkia Island in the 1960s during the UNESCO campaign to save Nubian monuments from flooding caused by the construction of the Aswan High Dam. Today, Trajan’s Kiosk is admired for its graceful design and picturesque location, often referred to as “Pharaoh’s Bed” by travelers.