Kom Ombo Temple
A double temple on the Nile bank, dedicated to the gods Sobek and Haroeris, known for its symmetrical design.
- 2gods, two entrances, two sanctuaries
- Sobekthe crocodile god
- Calendarcarved on the temple walls
- ≈2 h 30by car from Luxor
Why it matters
Kom Ombo Temple stands on a rise above the Nile north of Aswan, about two and a half hours by car from Luxor. Construction began in the Ptolemaic period and was added to in later reigns. It is a double temple dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile-headed god, and Haroeris, meaning Horus the Elder.
The temple has a symmetrical plan with two entrances and two side-by-side sanctuaries, each belonging to one of the two gods. Its walls carry reliefs, including scenes that show medical instruments, and a carved calendar. A small museum next door displays crocodile mummies that were offered to Sobek.
Plan your visit
| Hours | Daily 07:00 – 21:00 |
|---|---|
| Ticket | Foreign adult EGP 450 Student EGP 225 (valid ID) |
| Extra | Crocodile Museum next door |
| Photos | Phone photography free |
| Time | About 1 hour |
| Best time | Just before sunset, over the Nile |
| Where | On the Nile, about 45 km north of Aswan |
Prices and hours checked October 2026. Always confirm at the ticket office. Card payment only at most ticket offices.
Your route through Kom Ombo
- 1
Double entrance
Two doorways side by side — one for Sobek, one for Haroeris.
- 2
Twin halls
Columns and reliefs mirrored along the temple’s central axis.
- 3
Twin sanctuaries
Each god had his own sanctuary at the back.
- 4
Medical relief
A wall showing what look like surgical instruments.
- 5
Nilometer
A deep well used to measure the Nile flood and set the taxes.
- 6
Crocodile Museum
Mummified crocodiles once offered to Sobek.
Good to know
- Beautiful after dark, when the temple is lit.
- Often visited from a Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan.
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