# temple of Domitian, Egypt: what it is and when to go

> temple of Domitian is a Roman-era temple in Aswan, Egypt (معبد دوميتيان). Interests: History. The best time to visit is October to April. In June there are 13 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 31. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/temple-of-domitian/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Roman-era temple in Aswan, Egypt · History
- **Local name:** معبد دوميتيان
- **Where:** Egypt
- **Best time:** October to April.
- **Nearest airport:** ASW Aswan, 16 km as the crow flies
- **Coordinates:** 24.08588, 32.89298

## What it is and where

temple of Domitian is a Roman-era temple in Aswan, Egypt (معبد دوميتيان).

It is in [Aswan](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/asuan/), where this site lists 19 more places to see, 628 m from the centre.

Its coordinates are 24.08588, 32.89298; the nearest main airport is Aswan International Airport (ASW, Aswan), 16 km as the crow flies. How to get around Egypt (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=24.085876%2C32.892981)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=24.085876%2C32.892981)

It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/historia/) places in Egypt. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit temple of Domitian is **October to April**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Best time | 10 h 40 |
| February | Best time | 11 h 12 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 50 |
| April | Best time | 12 h 34 |
| May | Possible | 13 h 10 |
| June | Better not | 13 h 29 |
| July | Better not | 13 h 21 |
| August | Better not | 12 h 50 |
| September | Possible | 12 h 08 |
| October | Best time | 11 h 25 |
| November | Best time | 10 h 49 |
| December | Best time | 10 h 31 |

In June there are 13 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 31. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

When to go to Egypt in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to Egypt

To enter Egypt there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months from entry”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the Egypt checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Egyptian pound (EGP); plugs: Type C and F · 220 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 122 police · 123 ambulance · 180 fire · 126 tourist police.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Archangel Michael's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/catedral-ortodoxa-copta-del-arcangel-miguel/): Coptic church in Egypt · 415 m
- [Aswan Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/aswan-museum/): Museum on the island of Elephantine, Aswan, Egypt · 617 m
- [Animalia](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/animalia/): Museum · 623 m
- [Old Cataract Hotel](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/sofitel-legend-old-cataract-aswan-hotel/): Hotel in Aswan, Egypt · 629 m
- [Pyramid of Elephantine](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/piramide-de-elefantina/): Step pyramid · 753 m

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Egypt guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/).

## More in Egypt: History

- [Great Pyramid of Giza](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/piramide-de-keops/): oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza Necropolis; one of the seven ancient wonders of the world
- [Lighthouse of Alexandria](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/lighthouse-of-alexandria/): lighthouse in Egypt, built in the 3rd century BC and destroyed in the Middle Ages
- [Giza pyramid complex](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/piramides-de-guiza/): archaeological site on the Giza Plateau, Egypt
- [Abu Simbel](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/templos-de-abu-simbel/): UNESCO World Heritage Site in southern Egypt
- [Great Sphinx of Giza](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/gran-esfinge-de-guiza/): ancient Egyptian monumental sculpture
- [Memphis, Egypt](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/memphis/): ancient capital of Egypt

Every Egypt place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/historia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is temple of Domitian?

It is a Roman-era temple in Aswan, Egypt (معبد دوميتيان in the local language).

### When is the best time to visit temple of Domitian?

October to April. In June there are 13 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 31.

### How do you get to temple of Domitian?

The nearest main airport is Aswan International Airport (ASW), 16 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=24.085876%2C32.892981) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Egypt is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Egypt map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [Archangel Michael's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/catedral-ortodoxa-copta-del-arcangel-miguel/), [Aswan Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/aswan-museum/), [Animalia](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/animalia/). The rest is in [the Egypt guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/1258859745), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q104866814), CC0. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).