This similarity is reflected in the Egyptian term for the temple lands and their administration, pr, meaning "house" or "estate".

School buildings are being built on part of the temple land.

It defines the ownership of the temple land - in perpetuity.

In 1871, the government confiscated temple lands, considered symbolic of the ruling elite.

However, in the same period, the owner of the plot sold some of the temple land, reducing the complex area.

Another contradiction found is in the fact that the Pillamar influenced the tenants of the temple lands.

The metayer system was common, especially on temple lands.

The filing alleged that the executive action of acquiring the temple land was discriminatory and in violation of Article 12(1).

We've outlawed private gardens to force people to work the temple lands, and we are sure the lands will bloom again.

But if everyone were allowed to grow their own food in the present situation, no one would work the temple lands and the community would suffer.