Situated in the town of Kom Ombo, Aswan Governorate, Upper Egypt, on the eastern bank of the Nile River.
Built during the Ptolemaic dynasty between 180–47 BCE, with additions made during the Roman period.
An unusual double temple with symmetrical architecture, featuring duplicated courts, halls, sanctuaries, and rooms for two sets of gods.
Southern half dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god of fertility and creator of the world, along with Hathor and Khonsu.
Northern half dedicated to Haroeris (“Horus the Elder”), accompanied by Tasenetnofret (a special form of Hathor or Tefnet/Tefnut) and Panebtawy (Lord of the Two Lands).
The nearby Crocodile Museum showcases real mummified crocodiles discovered in the area.
The inner face of the rear wall depicts what is believed to be a set of surgical instruments, indicating advanced medical knowledge.
Overlooks a beautiful bend in the Nile – especially breath-taking at sunrise or sunset. Visit at golden hour for dramatic lighting on the temple’s sandstone carvings.
