Day 7 – November 4, 2024

Uncovering the wonders of the Temple of Kom Ombo. Dedicated to the deities Sobek and Horus, it was constructed as two symmetrical temples aligned in parallel. They were initially built during the Ptolemaic period. The Romans expanded them after conquering Egypt. This resulted in a blend of both local and Greco-Roman architectural styles.

It was originally an Egyptian city called Nubt. This means City of Gold. (It is not to be confused with the city north of Naqada that was also called Nubt/Ombos). Nubt is also known as Nubet or Nubyt (Nbyt). It became a Greek settlement during the Greco-Roman Period. The town’s location on the Nile was 50 kilometres (31 mi) north of Aswan (Syene). This gave it some control over trade routes from Nubia to the Nile Valley. Its main rise to prominence came with the erection of the Temple of Kom Ombo in the 2nd century BC.

The beautiful sunset and the rising moon, created an peaceful atmosphere.