Sobek receiving offerings from Ptolemy III, with Hathor standing behind Sobek.
Horus offering a weapon to Ptolemy III
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| The temple of Sobek and Horus at Kom Ombo is one of the smaller temples. It is accessible by foot from the Nile, and the cruise ships tie up within a 100 yards or so. It was built during the Ptolemaic and Roman periods, and was damaged in an earthquake in the 1990s. It is rare in that is dedicated to two gods - Harueris (a local version of Horus) and Sobek, the crocodile headed god. Admission is LE20, and it can either be reached by travelling in a convoy from Aswan or Luxor, or from a cruise ship. However, if you want a leisurely visit, it is quite easy to reach by train. Like Edfu, the entrance has been extensively modernised since my first visit in 2002 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Cruise ships at Kom Ombo - the tan buildings to the left are an excellent craft centre, selling pottery and leather goods. There is also an excellent little cafe for hot or cold drinks and light snacks. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Horus offering a weapon to Ptolemy III |
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| The temple itself has two entrances, two hypostyle halls and two holy of holies, dedicated to each god. The reliefs in each half of the temple represent the pharaoh with each god. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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