Temple of Kom Ombo

Temple of Kom Ombo

A unique riverside temple with dual dedication features balanced architecture, mythological reliefs, medical depictions, and an adjoining crocodile museum.
The Temple of Kom Ombo occupies a distinctive position on the Nile and is unusual in being dedicated equally to Sobek and Horus. Its plan is carefully balanced, with paired entrances, halls and sanctuaries reflecting this dual allegiance. Reliefs from the Ptolemaic and Roman periods include scenes from mythology as well as notable depictions of medical instruments. The adjoining crocodile museum adds another layer to the site’s religious associations.