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Travel to Kom Ombo, situated in present-day Egypt, is a must-see destination for history and archaeology enthusiasts. You can travel to Kom Ombo, a city on the east bank of the Nile River, and explore a place that was an important religious and cultural center in ancient Egyptian civilization. The official name of this UNESCO site in Egypt is the Temple of Kom Ombo Archaeological Site.
When you visit Kom Ombo, you can explore the fascinating ruins of the Temple of Kom Ombo, a unique double temple dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Horus. Our tours in Egypt departing from Aswan allow you to immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of the captivating Temple of Kom Ombo.
Kom Ombo Egypt
“Kom Ombo was an important city in ancient Egyptian civilization and a center for worship of the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Horus (Ptolemaic Period).”
Curiosities about Kom Ombo:
- The Temple of Kom Ombo is located in present-day Egypt on the east bank of the Nile River.
- Kom Ombo was an important religious and cultural center in ancient Egyptian civilization.
- The Temple of Kom Ombo is a unique double temple dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Horus.
- In the 19th century, the ruins of the Temple of Kom Ombo were rediscovered by French archaeologist Jean-François Champollion.
- Today, the Temple of Kom Ombo is a popular tourist destination.
- You can obtain an Egyptian visa on arrival and travel to Kom Ombo.
Visit the Temple of Kom Ombo Archaeological Site
The Temple of Kom Ombo was a unique double temple dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Horus. It was an important religious and cultural center in ancient Egyptian civilization.
The Hypostyle Hall in the Temple of Kom Ombo was an impressive structure featuring massive columns decorated with carvings of gods, pharaohs, and hieroglyphics.
The sanctuaries of Sobek and Horus in the Temple of Kom Ombo were the most sacred areas of the temple, housing statues of the gods and the sacred barks used during festivals.
Map of Kom Ombo
Discover the Temple of Kom Ombo
- Pylon: The monumental entrance to the temple featuring two towers.
- Hypostyle Hall: An impressive structure with massive columns decorated with carvings and hieroglyphics.
- Festival Hall: A large hall where religious ceremonies and festivals take place.
- Sanctuaries of Sobek and Horus: The most sacred areas of the temple housing statues of the gods and the sacred barks.
- Chapel of Hathor: A smaller chapel dedicated to the goddess of love and motherhood, Hathor.
- Offering Hall: A room where offerings were presented to the gods.
- Hall of Vestments: A room where the priests stored their ceremonial clothing.
- Crypts: Underground chambers that store sacred texts and ritual items.
- Birth House (Mammisi): A small temple dedicated to the divine birth of the gods.
Travel to Kom Ombo
List of tours in Egypt that travel to Kom Ombo.
Photos of Temple of Kom Ombo
Images of the Temple of Kom Ombo Archaeological Site and its impressive structures in Egypt.
