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Kom-Ombo Temple Complex

105 miles south of Luxor, 28 miles north of Aswan, Aswan, Egypt

Featured Review : Temple of Kom Ombo.The second temple on our tour was at Kom Ombo previously known in ancient times as Nubt or city of gold. It was also known as Thebaid. It is situated on the East bank of the River Nile on a small close...See Full Review

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On the Edge of the Great Nile River

  • 5 out of 5 stars by garymarsh6 from Gravesend, United Kingdom
  • September 18, 2009
On the Edge of the Great Nile River
Quote: Temple of Kom Ombo.The second temple on our tour was at Kom Ombo previously known in ancient times as Nubt or city of gold. It was also known as Thebaid. It is situated on the East bank of the River Nile on a small close to the river. It looks quite... Read the full Kom-Ombo Temple Complex review

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Kom Ombo, a Temple Dedicated to Two Gods

  • 5 out of 5 stars by NiceGinna from Evanston, Illinois
  • January 26, 2009
Kom Ombo, a Temple Dedicated to Two Gods
Quote: Kom Ombo, which means "a collection of gold", is uniquely dedicated to two gods: Horus the Falcon and the Crocodile God, each with its trinity of god, wife, and son. There are two of everything, with side by side courtyards and inner sanctums,... Read the full Kom-Ombo Temple Complex review

From journal An Unforgettable 10 Days in Egypt

Kom Ombo Temple

  • 3 out of 5 stars by lslay78 from Tacoma, Washington
  • April 23, 2004
Quote: We arrived in Kom Ombo by felucca just before sunset, with all of the cruise boats crowding around us to dock. An old man was showing off his cobra as the crowds of tourists walked by. On our way back to the boat, he actually put the snake’s head... Read the full Kom-Ombo Temple Complex review

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Kom-Ombo Temple Complex

  • 4 out of 5 stars by akakd from , Arizona
  • July 10, 2002
Kom-Ombo Temple Complex
Quote: This temple is unique in that it's dedicated to two gods: the right side to Sobek, the crocodile-headed god; & for those who wouldn't worship the evil Sobek, the left side to Horus the Elder or Haruris. The best approach is from the river, by... Read the full Kom-Ombo Temple Complex review

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Kom Ombo

  • 3 out of 5 stars by wanderluster from Evansville, Indiana
  • March 10, 2002
Kom Ombo
Quote: Kom Ombo was a stunning sight seen from the Nile. Cruising along, admiring the fertile valleys, we suddenly rounded a bend and saw this grand limestone temple on the edge of the shore. Located just 45 km north of Aswan, it can be reached in an... Read the full Kom-Ombo Temple Complex review

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