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Temple of Kom Ombo

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Temple of Kom Ombo
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“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. Some additions to it were later made during the Roman period. In ancient times, Kom Ombo was called NBU, meaning "Gold". Later,…”
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Lonely PlanetOct 6

9 Tombs and Temples to Visit in Luxor and Aswan

From Tutankhamun

Egypt’s only double temple, dedicated to Sobek and Horus

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  • Temple of Kom OmboAttractionEgypt’s only double temple, dedicated to Sobek and Horus
  • Crocodile MuseumMuseumdisplays mummified crocodiles found near Temple of Kom Ombo
  • Elsewhere
  • Valley of the KingsSightLuxor, EgyptEgypt’s largest pharaonic necropolis, hides over 60 tombs
  • Philae TempleSightAswan, Egyptoriginal island location of Temple of Isis, moved to Agilkia
  • KarnakHotelLuxor, EgyptEgypt’s largest temple complex, contains Temple of Amun-Ra
  • Luxor TempleAttractionLuxor, Egyptmonumental entranceway with statues of Ramses II, open late
  • Tomb of Seti ISightLuxor, Egyptlongest, deepest, most complete tomb in Valley of the Kings
  • Carter HouseSightLuxor, Egypthome of archaeologist Howard Carter, has model of Tut's tomb
  • Temple of KhnumAttractionEsna, EgyptRoman era temple dedicated to ram-headed creator god
  • Temple of HorusAttractionEdfu, Egyptbest preserved temple in Egypt, among few with roof intact
  • Temple of IsisSightAswan, Egypton Agilkia island, last pagan temple to operate
  • Great Temple of Ramses IISightAbu Simbel, Egyptat Abu Simbel, guarded by four 20m-high statues
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