EGYPT 2019 DAY 6 - Nile Cruise with Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples

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October 3rd 2019

Published: October 25th 2019

The ship left Aswan very early in the morning, on our way to our first stop for the day, the Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the crocodile god, Sobek. Awaken by the engines, a peak out the window rewarded me with a gorgeous sunrise as we left Aswan on our way to Luxor. This temple is conveniently located a short distance from where the ship had docked so it was an easy walk. Kom Ombo is one of ... Read Full Entry

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Kom Ombo

Surgical instruments.

Kom Ombo

The ancients depicted images that were supposed to be moving by pointing their clothes like this. I wish I could get my hands on the vandals who stole the upper part of his body.

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The temple tells the story of thieves who were caught stealing the offerings. It says what happened to them, as well as enemies of the country. Notice the missing arms, and missing faces.

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Being the temple of the crocodile god, I was surprised who ended up munching on those arms. I expected crocodiles, not a lion!

Kom Ombo

A cute resting and refreshment area outside the temple.

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Aw! It grieves me to see all those blocks laying about. Maybe someone will try to restore more of the temple someday.

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The small crocodile museum.

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Mummified crocodiles.

Queen of Hansa

Cruising the Nile Sights of habitation dotted the landscape, small hamlets or isolated farms.

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EGYPT 2019 DAY 6 - Nile Cruise with Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples

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