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


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October 3rd 2019
Published: October 25th 2019
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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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Temple of Edfu

The secret barque of Horus, a detail on the side of the doorway into the Hall of Offerings.
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Edfu Temple

The barque sanctuary of the temple in the inner sanctuary.
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Temple of Edfu

This barque is a modern reproduction, but still impressive.
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Temple of Edfu

More amazing columns in the inner Hypostyle Hall, the festival hall, and the oldest part of the temple.
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Temple of Edfu

One of the many corridors and passages inside the temple.
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Temple of Edfu

Additional passages, every inch carved with stories.
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Temple of Edfu

The colonnade of Edfu's peristyle hall, the Court of Offerings.
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Temple of Edfu

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