Kom Ombo (Egyptian Arabic: كوم أمبو; Coptic: ⲙ̄ⲃⲱ əmbō or ⲛ̄ⲃⲱ ənbō; [2] Ancient Greek: Ὄμβοι Omboi [3][4][5] or Ὄμβος Ombos; [6] or Latin: Ambo[7] and Ombi) is an agricultural town in Egypt famous for the Temple of Kom Ombo.

The Temple of Kom Ombo is an unusual double temple in the town of Kom Ombo in Aswan Governorate, Upper Egypt. It was constructed during the Ptolemaic dynasty, 180–47 BC. [1] Some additions to it were later made during the Roman period.

Kom Ombo, the ancient Egyptian temple of Horus and Sobek, healing place of pilgrimage for ancient Egyptians and famous for its mummified crocodiles.

May 22, 2021 · The Kom Ombo Temple in Egypt is a sacred Ptolemaic temple co-dedicated to the crocodile deity Sobek and falcon-headed Haroeris. This dual-dedication is quite atypical and is reflected in the symmetrical design of the Kom Ombo Temple.

Sep 6, 2023 · Learn what to see at the Temple of Kom Ombo, an ancient sanctuary dedicated to two triads of deities and uncover 9 must-visit attractions. Immerse yourself in history and culture on the banks of the Nile River.

Feb 27, 2020 · Find out about the Temple of Kom Ombo, located in between Aswan and Edfu in Upper Egypt. Includes its history, recent discoveries, and how to visit.

Standing on a promontory at a bend in the Nile, where in ancient times sacred crocodiles basked in the sun on the riverbank, is the Temple of Kom Ombo, one of the Nile Valley's most beautifully sited temples.

In addition to beautiful column capitals, the temple of Kom Ombo also features fascinating scenes decorating its walls. Calendars list festivals and other cultic activity, along with their dates and accompanying rituals.

Dec 26, 2023 · If you approach from the river, the soaring columns of the Great Temple of Kom Ombo rising dramatically above the Nile's bank are one of Egypt's iconic views.

Dec 2, 2018 · Kom Ombo (meaning the ‘Mound of Ombo’) is an ancient Egyptian town located in what is today the Aswan Governorate of Upper Egypt, about 50 km (31 miles) to the north of Aswan. Kom Ombo is notable primarily for its temple, …