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Thomas🍀
October 4, 2018
Hiking
A visit to the double temple is the most beautiful in the early evening hours. Illuminated by numerous headlamps, the temple is bathed in a special light.
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Yeti55
February 10, 2017
Hiking
The only temple in Egypt where two gods were worshiped. The two brothers Horus (falcon head) and Sobeck (crocodile head)
According to legend, the temple was divided into two halves by the goddess Maat (Justice) so that there is no conflict
According to legend, the temple was divided into two halves by the goddess Maat (Justice) so that there is no conflict
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PeterStar
February 6, 2026
Hiking
The double temple of Kom Ombo is one of Egypt's most fascinating ruins. Its location directly on the banks of the Nile, about 50 kilometers north of Aswan, makes it a spectacular sight, especially at sunset or at night when it is illuminated.
Unique Architecture
The distinctive feature of Kom Ombo is its symmetrical double structure. While almost all Egyptian temples are dedicated to a single deity, this one is divided into two parts:
The southern half (right): Dedicated to the crocodile-headed god Sobek, the god of fertility and water.
Unique Architecture
The distinctive feature of Kom Ombo is its symmetrical double structure. While almost all Egyptian temples are dedicated to a single deity, this one is divided into two parts:
The southern half (right): Dedicated to the crocodile-headed god Sobek, the god of fertility and water.
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