Kom Ombo Temple
Aswan, Egypt
3 ticket options available · from $8.51 to $10546 · free cancellation on 2 of 3
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| Kom Ombo Temple Official | Adult foreigner entrance ticket to Kom Ombo Temple. | $8.51 | View |
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| Tripadvisor Free cancellation | 13 Days Private Egypt Honeymoon Package | $10546 | View |
| Viator Free cancellation | 13 Days Private Egypt Honeymoon Package | $10546 | View |
Did you know?
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- Egyptian temple in Izbat Al Bayyarah, Egypt
Visitor information
- Address: Nagoa Ash Shatb, Markaz Kom Ombo, Aswan Governorate 1281301, Egypt
- Official website: https://egymonuments.gov.eg/ar/monuments/kom-ombo-temple
People also ask
Is the Kom Ombo Temple worth visiting?
Located in Upper Egypt, the temple of Kom Ombo is a must-see attraction for visitors to this region. Renowned as one of the most stunning temples in the south of the country, it's not difficult to see why it draws crowds from all over the world. But the temple isn't the only thing to see in this city.
What are the facts about the Kom Ombo Temple?
Close to the river Nile, the Kom Ombo Temple was built during the Ptolemaic period between 180 BC and 47 AD. The limestone temple was built by men on elephants and was dedicated to 2 primary Egyptian gods: Sobek and Horus the Elder, gaining it the dual names of 'House of the Crocodile' and 'Castle of the Falcon'.
What are the highlights of Kom Ombo Temple?
The temple walls are adorned with remarkable reliefs, including one of the earliest depictions of surgical instruments, reflecting the advanced medical practices of ancient Egypt. One of the highlights of visiting Kom Ombo is the Crocodile Museum, which houses mummified crocodiles that were once considered sacred.
Why is Abu Simbel so famous?
The twin temples were originally carved out of the mountainside in the 13th century BC, during the 19th Dynasty reign of the Pharaoh Ramesses II. Their huge external rock relief figures of Ramesses II have become iconic. His wife, Nefertari, and children can be seen in smaller figures by his feet.