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Outer Hypostyle Hall - Kom Ombo Temple
Kom Ombo Temple -
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The Temple of Kom Ombo stands on the east bank of the Nile, right next to the river, about 4Km from the town. It was dedicated to two Gods, Horus and Sobek
The Temple known as Kom Ombo is actually two temples
consisting of a Temple to Sobek and a Temple of Haroeris.
In ancient times, sacred crocodiles basked in the sun on the river bank near here.
The Temple has scant remains, due first to the changing Nile, then the Copts who
once used it as a church, and finally by builders who used the stones for new buildings.
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The Temple of Kom Ombo is an unusual double temple built during the Ptolemaic dynasty in the Egyptian town of Kom Ombo. Some additions to it were later made during the Roman period. The building is unique because its "double" design
meant that there were courts, halls, sanctuaries and rooms duplicated for two sets
of gods.
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Like other Egyptian temples, Kom Ombo had a great
pylon, but this
was washed away by the Nile long ago. Most of the forecourt is gone as well, with
only low walls and stumps of pillars remaining.
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Sobek is associated with the wicked god Seth, the enemy
of Horus.
In the Horus myth the allies of Seth made their escape by changing themselves into
crocodiles. |