Temple at Dendara
Hathor was the goddess of love, joy and beauty. This temple is situated in Dendara city, north of Luxor about 45 km f...
Travel Guide
Kom Ombo
Along with Esna and Edfu, Kom Ombo is the third major stop that most of the Nile cruises between Luxor and Aswan make on their journey. Located only 30 miles north of Aswan, it is also easy to visit Kom Ombo on a daytrip by car;
however, The setting of this Temple of Sobek, the crocodile god, makes an approach by water the far superior way to visit this site. The temple is perched atop a picturesque bluff alongside the river and while there are no longer any crocodiles in the river or in the sacred lake inside the temple complex, t
his riverside temple is still worthy of a visit.
Like the other two sites between Luxor and Aswan, Kom Ombo dates from the Ptolomaic Dynasty and it was only completed under Roman rule. The temple has a dual dedicatation to Sobek, as well as Horus, and the plan of the temple reflects this dual purpose.
It is a symmetrical mirror of itself along its main axis with one half devoted to each of the two gods it honors. Like at Esna, the pylon entrance to the temples is no longer standing, leaving the hypostyle hall as the main feature that visitors see today. Also on the grounds of the temple is the Crocodile Museum, which has a display over crocodile mummies.
Suggested Tours
Day Tour to Edfu and Kom Ombo from Luxor
Visit two remarkable ancient sites in Luxor Tours on a full-day tour to Edfu and Kom Ombo from Luxor. You'll travel along the Nile River valley to Edfu's Temple of ...
Luxor to Aswan Nile Cruise From Hurghada
Leave Hurghada for a 5-day Nile River cruise, from Luxor to Aswan and enjoy the historical sites.
Nile Cruises from Hurghada, Leave your hotel in...
Tour to Edfu and Kom Ombo from Marsa Alam
Enjoy day tour to Kom Ombo Temple from marsa alam, which verlooking the Nile and Edfu Temple. Edfu is the best-preserved cult temple in Egypt. Our knowledgeable guide will ...
Luxor Day Tour from Safaga Port
Safaga Shore Excursions Tours: One day tour Safaga to Luxor Visiting the Highlights of luxor West and East Bank that includes a visit to Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsute Te...
Two Day Trip to Luxor from Safaga port
Safaga Shore Excursions: Overnight trip to Luxor from Safaga port visiting Luxor Temple, Karnak temples and Valley of the Kings and more. You are going to have a private to...
