[2024 Nagoa Ash Shatb Attraction] Travel Guide for Kom Ombo Temple (Updated Oct)

the Mystical Kom Ombo Temple, Egypt 🇪🇬

#ancientbuildings Step into the ancient world at Kom Ombo Temple, a unique and beautifully preserved site that’s unlike any other in Egypt. Perched on the banks of the Nile, this temple is a must-visit for history buffs and travelers alike. ✨ Why You’ll Love It: 🐊 Dedicated to Two Gods: Kom Ombo is unique for being a double temple, dedicated to two gods—Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus, the falcon god. This dual dedication is reflected in the temple’s symmetrical design. 🌅 Stunning Nile Views: Enjoy breathtaking views of the Nile River as you explore the temple’s intricate carvings, which tell stories of ancient rituals, gods, and pharaohs. 🐊 Crocodile Museum: Don’t miss the Crocodile Museum on-site, where you can see mummified crocodiles and learn about the significance of Sobek in ancient Egyptian culture. 🏛️ Incredible Architecture: Marvel at the temple’s impressive columns, hieroglyphics, and reliefs that have stood the test of time, offering a glimpse into Egypt’s storied past. 📸 Perfect for Photos: Capture the timeless beauty of Kom Ombo with its dramatic shadows, intricate carvings, and the serene backdrop of the Nile—ideal for your Instagram feed. 📍 Where: Kom Ombo, Egypt 🇪🇬 Uncover the mysteries of ancient Egypt at Kom Ombo Temple, where history, culture, and breathtaking scenery come together. 🏛️🐊 #KomOmbo #EgyptTravel #AncientEgypt #NileRiver #CulturalHeritage #ExploreEgypt

Egypt | A laid-back day tour across 'Death on the Nile' in Aswan

| A laid-back day tour across 'Death on the Nile' in Aswan. To be honest, the Aswan experience is too good (apart from the heat). The hotel we stayed at was right by the Nile River, and the next day when I opened the window, there was the Nile, shimmering in gold. The masts of the feluccas gently swayed, and having breakfast in such a scene, no amount of heat or sun could scare us away. 🛶 Nile River Cruise ⛵️ Felucca On the way to Nubian Village by boat, we experienced the unique felucca, isn't this the scene from the movie 'Death on the Nile'? The Nile and the deserts on both banks were radiating golden light, and there were white birds perching. 🚢 Cruise Ship We had booked the cruise in advance, a three-day two-night journey from Aswan to Luxor, but later we found out that we could directly find a boat on the shores of Aswan and book on the spot if satisfied. 🌈 Nubian Village In ancient times, Nubia was an independent small kingdom, and today these minorities living on Egyptian land are descendants of primitive tribes, still maintaining their unique tribal culture. At first, I thought I had arrived at a large kindergarten, with the houses' exterior walls and decorations in bright colors, extremely high in color saturation, especially dazzling on a sandy slope, and even the camels here were dressed in a playful style. 🐊 Kom Ombo Temple Taking a cruise from Aswan to Luxor, there are many attractions to stop and visit along the way. In the evening, the cruise reached the Kom Ombo Temple, located on the hills of the eastern bank of the Nile. Unlike ordinary temples, this is the only double temple in Egypt, with the left side dedicated to the falcon-headed sun and war god Horus (Harus), and the right side to the crocodile-headed fertility god Sobek (Sobek). 🏠 Accommodation Isis Hotel The hotel is right on the banks of the Nile River, and if it weren't for the signature river view, you might think it was a riverside park. The garden is picturesque, and from the window, you can see the clear Nile. Breakfast was average, with not many varieties; I just had a glass of juice and took two biscuits before getting on the ship to appreciate the Nile.

a must visit if you’re in Egypt!

Getting There - by flight, train or bus Attractions - With Aswan the closest town to Ramses II's colossal temples of Abu Simbel, the island temple of Philae, and the Nile-side Temple of Kom Ombo, there are plenty of things to do within day-tripping distance. The best way to discover Aswan's charms, and the most relaxing sightseeing experience, is to hop aboard a felucca (traditional sailboat) and view town from the watery highway that once made Aswan an important trading post. If you have time for only one day trip from Aswan, pick a visit to Abu Simbel. Built by Ramses II, and saved from destruction by a remarkable UNESCO rescue project in the 1970s, Abu Simbel is not only a triumph of ancient architecture, but also of modern engineering. Hotels - a lots of hotel but my stay was on the cruise to explore my luxor aswan trip! 😍 Food & Restaurants - should try their local food! Shopping - shops their handmade products by the local in nubian village. #awesomepic

Kom Ombo Temple aswan

wow🥰😍 Kom Ombo Temple This temple was established during the reign of Ptolemy VI Philomtor, but its decoration was not completed except in the Roman era, the time of Emperor Tiberius, and we also see in this temple the same characteristics that we find in other Egyptian Ptolemaic temples in terms of design, architecture and decoration, but this temple has a special feature that resulted in Local worship in the place, where people worshiped two local gods, Sobek and Horus with the head of the falcon, and despite the difference in origin and character of these two gods, they lived side by side for many centuries without mixing or mixing with each other, and therefore it is not found in This temple has two adjacent sanctuaries only, but there are also in it on the axis of each of these two sanctuaries, doors next to each other, in the outer wall and in the walls of the two halls of the columns and beyond, and accordingly the temple is divided into two parts, each of which is dedicated to the worship of one of these two gods. The walls of this temple were decorated with an intimate Egyptian decoration, characterized by the accuracy of its workmanship, good harmony, and the beauty of the balance between the characters of its scenes and the surrounding hieroglyphic inscriptions that complete these scenes. #spooktaculartrip #tripblazers #fallingforfall #infinitypool #mountainview #kom Ombo Temple

Kom Ombo Temple: A Tale of Two Gods

The Temple of Kom Ombo in Egypt is located along the Nile Rive. This is a very unique double temple dedicated to two gods: Sobek the crocodile god and Horus the falcon god. I went there at night and it makes the atmosphere even more mysterious. Getting There - I went to Kom Ombo Temple as part of my Nile cruise tour. Highlights - The temple has symmetrical twin sanctuaries, each honoring one of the gods. The temple is known for its intricate carvings, on the walls and columns, including depictions of ancient medical instruments, which was so interesting. There is a Crocodile Museum nearby which displays mummified crocodiles once worshipped at the site. First time seeing mummified crocodiles. Overall, highly recommended to visit this fascinating temple. #travellerswonderland #photolocation #history #culture #awesomepic #egypt #nile #photolocation #100waysoftravel

Egypt 11-day exploration of ancient civilization tour

At 10:30 in the morning, we left Abu Simbel and returned to Aswan, stopping to visit the Aswan High Dam on the way. This is a giant dam located in the reservoir backwater area 7 kilometers upstream of the Aswan Low Dam, with a water depth of about 30-35 meters. The dam is a clay core rockfill dam, about 3600 meters wide and 111 meters high, and was once the tallest dam in the world. When it reaches the highest water level of 183 meters, the total storage capacity of the reservoir is 168.9 billion cubic meters, the total installed capacity of the power station is 2.1 million kilowatts, and the designed annual power generation is 10 billion kilowatt-hours. The project started on January 9, 1960 and was completed on July 15, 1970. The dam was built with the assistance of the former Soviet Union, so the Egypt-Soviet Friendship Tower was built to commemorate the friendship. We took photos at the dam monument and the Egypt-Soviet Friendship Tower respectively to commemorate the visit. Returned to the cruise around 2pm, had a buffet lunch on board and went back to the room to rest. The cruise set sail at 2:30pm. At 4:30pm, it was free afternoon tea time on the cruise. We enjoyed the scenery on both sides of the Nile while drinking tea and tasting snacks on the fourth deck. At 6pm, the cruise ship docks at the Kowloon Pier, and tourists gather to disembark for a night tour of the Kowloon Po Temple. Dozens of cruise ships with thousands of tourists form a magnificent scene. Everyone lines up to enter, and the order is well-maintained. Karnak in ancient Egyptian means "golden city". The temple is located on a small hill by the Nile River and was built during the Ptolemaic dynasty over two thousand years ago. What sets this temple apart is that it is a dual temple, simultaneously dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus and the crocodile god Sobek. A central axis divides the temple into two symmetrical parts, each side dedicated to a different god. Horus represents goodness, while Sobek represents evil, and their coexistence is truly unique. Both sides of the two main gates are adorned with murals depicting the gods baptizing the Ptolemaic kings, but the liquid flowing from the jars is not water, but symbols of power (scepters) and longevity (life). Upon entering the gates, one will notice that the layout of the buildings on the left and right sides are identical, with the only differences being the statues and murals. The ancient Egyptians believed that crocodiles were the living embodiment of the god Sobek, possessing incredible magical powers and serving as a symbol of pharaonic authority. In Egyptian mythology, crocodiles had a dual nature: on the one hand, they were a fierce and dangerous symbol, while on the other hand, they were a friendly protector. When a pharaoh died, priests would order the creation of a crocodile mummy to guide him to the god Osiris in the underworld. Horus, the falcon-headed god, was one of the nine major gods of Egypt and held the highest position in the mortal world, symbolizing divine kingship. All pharaohs were regarded as "living Horus," and his father Osiris was killed by his brother Sobek. In the subsequent struggle for power, the young Horus ultimately defeated his uncle Sobek and gained permanent rule. The architectural feature of the Temple of Karnak is the use of stone tenon joint technology, leaving traces of tenon joints. The cultural features include the first recording of the calendar in the form of murals, and medical records such as childbirth and medical equipment. It is said to be a memorial to the priest Imhotep, who was revered as the god of Egyptian architecture and medicine. At night, the Twin Pagodas appear particularly gentle under the shining lights, draped in a layer of mysterious colors. At the northwest side of the temple, there is a deep well used to observe the water level of the Nile River. Outside the scenic spot, there is also a crocodile mummy museum, displaying many crocodile mummy specimens and introducing the method of making crocodile mummies. Finished the tour of the Temple of K'ang-wung-po, walked back to the cruise ship. After dinner, returned to the room to rest.

This Temple is unique because it is dedicated to two Ancient Egyptian God's. It is also the Second tallest Temple Gate in Egypt. The level of detail in the carvings is incredible and you can see the Nile from the Temple grounds. #wintergetaway #wintergetaway

The Temple in Kom Ombo shows how advanced the Egyptians were in medical knowledge. If you look closely at the carvings you can see medical instruments that are still used today, like forceps and scalpels. Even a basin to show to wash your hands. We went in late afternoon and there were few people. #wintergetaway

The reason these carvings are missing their right arm is as a threat to enemies that if you come we will take your right arm off. To be fair to those that are left handed, the pictures on the other side of the temple have no left arms.#wintergetaway #wintergetaway

This is a well located on the temple grounds. But it was not your type well, people got taxed based on how high water was in it, low water was as low taxes because of drought, high water -high taxes because good rain, super high water- low taxes because it meant a flood had come. #wintergetaway #wintergetaway

Kom Ombo means "Golden City" in ancient Egyptian. Like other temples, it also has tall stone pillars and temples that are desolated because of the broken, but what is different is that at the same time, the eagle god Horus and the crocodile god Sobek are enshrined, so the temple of Kangonbo is also called For the "double temple". a central axis divides it into two parts that are symmetrical to each other, each offering a god

What makes this temple unique is a double temple that worships the eagle god Horus and the crocodile god Sobek. A central axis divides it into two parts that are symmetrical to each other, each offering a god. It has two gates. One gate was built for the eagle god Harus and the other was built for the crocodile god (Sobek). Starting from the entrance door, you will find that both the left and the right sides are self-contained in architecture and sculpture, and they are irrelevant. In the Temple of Kangonbo, there are related eagle gods and crocodile god murals everywhere. The ancient Egyptians believed that the crocodile was the body of Sobek, its high power and a symbol of the authority of the pharaoh. In ancient Egyptian mythology, the crocodile has a dual nature: on the one hand it is a symbol of ferocity and danger, on the other hand it is an intimate protector. When a Pharaoh dies, the priest will order the crocodile mummies to lead him to Osiris, the god of the underworld. The number of crocodile mummies in ancient Egypt is one million. Kangongbo Temple: Tickets: 40 Egyptian pounds for adult tickets, 20 Egyptian pounds for students Tour time: 1 hour opening hours: 9