Kôm Ombo

Located at 165 kilometers in the south of Louxor and at 40 kilometers in the north of Aswan, Kôm Ombo (كومأمبو) is a locality of known High-Egypt to shelter one of the Egyptian temples best preserved.

Temple of Kôm Ombo

See also: Temple of Kôm Ombo

It dates from the ptolémaïque period with additions makes under the reign of the Roman Emperors. This double temple is dedicated to two divinities: the god-falcon Haroëris (Horus the old one) and the god crocodile Sobek.

With before a vault dedicated to Hathor is, where are stored the Momie S of the crocodiles coming from the close burial.

A scene engraved on the enclosing wall is rare: it is a list of surgical instruments.

Photographs

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