Aswan, Egypt

Temple of Kom Ombo

Temple of Kom Ombo, Aswan

A Ptolemaic temple on the Nile north of Aswan, unique for its perfectly symmetrical double design. One half honours the crocodile god Sobek, the other the falcon god Haroeris. It is famed for its reliefs of surgical instruments and crocodile mummies.

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Location

Coordinates: 24.45, 32.93

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