Temple of Kom Ombo

Moreover, Why is the Temple of Kom Ombo important?

Temple of Kom Ombo, This little Egyptian village situated on the western bank of the Nile,

Near the border between Egypt and Sudan.

It situated around forty kilometers north of Aswan,

Amid a huge plain where sugar cane and maize grow in abundance.

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Later, it used as a training ground for elephants for the Roman army.

There is a significant presence of archaeological sites throughout the city of today,

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Most notable among them is the Temple of Sobek and Haroeris, which issituated on a tiny hill

Which you can enjoy a magnificent view of the bend of the Nile and El-Mansuriya Island.

 

Where is the temple of Kom Ombo located?

Temple of Kom Ombo situated in the namesake hamlet in Upper Egypt,

In the country’s southernmost region, and however, the country’s most important religious site.

Who built Temple of Kom Ombo?

The construction of this house of worship took place during the reign of the Ptolemaic dynasty.

Visiting the place while on a cruise on the Nile is especially attractive,

The temple located directly on the bank of the Nile, where ships dock,

And it is a sight to behold the figure that Moreover, stands out on the promontory of Kom Ombo (the hill of Ombos),

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However, it is also feasible to go there by bus from Aswan or by private vehicle.

If you do not choose to cruise but still wish to see the temple from the Nile,

It may visite on the route from Luxor to Aswan by a traditional boat know as the Felucca.

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Temple of Kom Ombo interesting facts

Temple of Kom Ombo name in the ancient Egyptian language was Pa-Sobek,

Which translates as “Sobek’s property” or “Sobek’s ownership.”

In Egyptian mythology, Kom Ombo was the god of water and the floods of the Nile

He was the son of the goddess Neith, and in the role of lord of the waters and fertility,

And he worshipped in Crocodilopolis,

Which is today’s Fayoum, the capital of the XXI district of Upper Egypt, where he worshipped.

The temple first constructed by Ptolemy VI at the beginning of his reign, and subsequently expanded by his successors,

With the exterior and interior hypostyle halls being constructed by Ptolemy XIII in particular.

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Temple of Kom Ombo architecture

Temple of Kom Ombo show in the bas-reliefs that adorn the temples that both divinities give equal priority.

The paintings, which include scenes of prayer and priestly rites, recall the characteristic aspects of the Ptolemaic era

The earliest bas-reliefs, which only found in the rear chapels, are in excellent shape.

One of the more intriguing bas-reliefs portrays what seems to be a variety of medical equipment,

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It also show that two pregnant ladies featured in the same bas-relief.

The Temple of Kom Ombo facts was the last destination for many believers

Who came to seek heavenly intervention for their illnesses and afflictions.

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What is unique about the Temple of Kom Ombo?

On the rear wall of the exterior courtyard, a fake entrance represented in exact correlation with the place

Where the two wings of the temple come together to form a single structure.

It ornamented with three papyrus-shaped columns that delimit two separate entrances,

Both of which decorated with the winged sun disc.

The entry on the east side also decorated with three papyrus-shaped columns.

The walls of the hypostyle hall, which supported by 10 columns, adorned with bas-reliefs,

Including two that exceptionally polished in their depictions of Pharaoh Ptolemy XII,

One of whom show as a lion.

In the end, the whole structure enclosed by a double wall that forms an outdoor courtyard

That likewise embellished with scenes of religious devotion and priestly rites.

Kom Ombo and Edfu

Temple of Kom Ombo is noteworthy because the worship devoted to two triads of divinities,

One of which still active today.

Found by the crocodile gods Sobek, Hathor, and Khonsu, and including the gods of the sea.

Another group formed in the aftermath including Haroeris,

A solar manifestation of the falcon god (Horus), Tasenet-no fret, Horus’s sister-in-law, and Panebtani, who ruled over both kingdoms.

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The old man’s structure composed of two perfectly symmetrical bodies,

The entrances that stand there are two: identical entrances, hypostyle halls, and sanctuaries.

The Temple history

The Temple of Kom Ombo history has two identical hypostyle halls and two identical sanctuaries.

In honor of the legendary relationship Moreover, between the two divinities,

The temple’s symmetrical design meant to serve as monument to them.

In the sanctuary on the right, Sobek honored, whilst Horus honored in the sanctuary on the left.

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Nature of Kom Ombo Temple

It also reveals a great deal about the reverence that the priests of Ancient Egypt had for nature and its cycles,

Above all, it bears witness to the sacredness that the ancient Egyptians placed on the Nile crocodiles,

Which gathered on an outcrop at a bend in the Nile at the time of their construction.

During your tour to the temple, you will be able to see mummified crocodiles,

Which are on display in the three vestibules, which are regrettably in a terrible condition of conservation,

The temple destroyed by floods

Which precede the double sanctuary of Horus and Sobek,

As well as clay coffins and lovely reliefs on the walls.

Some of the three hundred crocodile mummies that have unearthed in the area

Moreover, On display at a museum not far from the temple.

Much of the temple destroyed by floods

As a result of its proximity to the river, earthquakes, and also by subsequent builders

Who used the building as a building quarry.

In addition, some of the internal reliefs defaced, the temple converted into a Coptic Orthodox church in early twentieth century.

 

The Temple visiting hours

In conclusion, You may visit the temple from October to May (06:00-16:00 hours) and from June to September (06:00-16:00 hours) (06: 00-17: 00 hours).