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Temple of Kom Ombo
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Nile Valley (cruise)

Temple of Kom Ombo

معبد كوم أمبو

The double temple of Sobek and Horus on a bend of the Nile.

The temple of Kom Ombo stands on a bend of the Nile and is unusual for being a double temple, with two parallel axes: one for the crocodile god Sobek and one for the falcon god Haroeris. A small museum beside it shows mummified crocodiles found in the area.

Highlights

  • The twin sanctuaries
  • Reliefs of medical instruments (as commonly interpreted)
  • The crocodile museum

Good to know

  • Beautiful at sunset from the river.

Ways to experience it:Historical & archaeologicalNile cruises & dahabiyas

Suggested visit
0.25 days
Coordinates
24.4519°N, 32.9281°E (approximate)
Status
Editorial draft · unverified
Sources
Text checked against these sources on 2026-11-05.

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