Temple of Kom Ombo is an unusual double temple in the city of Kom Ombo in Aswan, Egypt.
This temple was built between the year 180 to the year 47 BC, and it is considered one of the most important tourist destinations in Aswan.
The building is unique because its design is twin, it embraces the courts, halls, sanctuaries and refined rooms of Sobek’s crocodile god, and the falcon god Harrison.
The texts and inscriptions in the Kom Ombo Aswan temple refer to the ancient liturgy that was similar to that which occurred in that time period.
The temple contains many inscriptions and drawings, and a few of the three crocodile mummies that were discovered in the vicinity of the crocodile museum.
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Activities you can do
• You can start with a pleasant walk around the Kom Ombo Aswan Temple to take some memorial photos of the building from the outside.
And don’t forget while roaming, take some memorial photos of the temple’s unique wall graphics, some of which look like manuscripts and texts.
• You can also wander between the pillars of the temple and around it, and take many memorial photos of its strange decorations and picturesque drawings, which differ from one column to another.
• Then take your tour inside the building, which is characterized by double design between each of the God of the crocodile Sobek, and the god of falcon Harris.
• You will also notice that the walls of the Kom Ombo Aswan temple from the inside differ in their colorful drawings from the external walls, as if they tell the story of the temple and its gods.
• Then conclude your tour with a nice cruise and a delicious local meal in one of the ferries that pass near the temple in the Nile River.
Entry prices
80 Egyptian pounds for a person.
Worktime
Everyday from 9:00 am until 17:00 pm.
Hotels near Kom Ombo Aswan Temple
Pyramisa Isis Resort Corniche is one of the best 4-star hotels in Egypt, Aswan, 45.3 km from Kom Ombo Temple in Aswan.
Summary of Arab visitor ratings
The location is excellent in the heart of the city, the staff are helpful and friendly, the breakfast is delicious.
Citymax Hotel is one of the best 4-star Aswan hotels, 44.1 km from Kom Ombo Aswan Temple.
Summary of Arab visitor ratings
The location is excellent, services are good, rooms are spacious and comfortable, and some visitors complained about mistreatment of the staff.
Kom Ombo Aswan site on Google Map
