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The Temple of Kom Ombo is unique because it is a double temple, dedicated to both the falcon-headed god Horus and the crocodile god Sobek.
The construction of the temple is symmetrical, with two entrances and two main sanctuaries. A museum at the site of the temples tells visitors the story of its past, about the crocodiles that were once kept there in life and mummified after death, and about the images painted on the walls of the temple, thought to represent aspects of ancient Egyptian medicine, including birth and surgery. The temple and museum are open daily.
Temple of Kom Ombo, Nagoa Ash Shatb, Markaz Deraw, Aswan Governorate, Egypt
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