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Where is kom ombo located?
South of Gebel el-Silsilla, Egypt.
What has the author Ian Portman written?
Ian Portman has written: 'A guide to the Temples of Philae' 'A guide to the temple of Kom-Ombo'
What is so unique about The Temple at Kom Ombo?
The Temple at Kom Ombo is unique due to its dual design, dedicated to two deities: Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus, the falcon-headed god. This structure features symmetrical architecture with two identical sanctuaries, allowing for distinct worship practices. Additionally, the temple is notable for its well-preserved reliefs depicting various medical instruments and surgical procedures, highlighting ancient Egyptian advancements in medicine. The site also showcases its unique location overlooking the Nile, enhancing its historical and cultural significance.
How long does it take to cruise the whole of the river Nile?
The Nile cruise is a floating hotel sails from Luxor city to Aswan city in Egypt on the Nile river. It takes 04 nights or 03 nights if started from Aswan. In the route the cruise stops at Esna district to visit Esna temple, in Edfu to visit Edfu temple and in Kom Ombo to visit Kom Ombo temple. The Nile cruise is classified starting from 03, 04 and 05 stars. As for example all the 05 stars Nile cruises have, single, double and triple cabins, Swimming pool, Jacuzzi, Sauna, reading room, restaurant, bar lounge, private bathroom with shower and etc. Please note that only portions of the Nile are navigable, it is not possible to travel the entire length of the Nile River, only portions of it. The above answer pertains to the Nile in Egypt only.
What form did the Egyptian god sobek take?
The god Sebek or Sobek (hieroglyphs: sbk) was often depicted in the form of a crocodile or a man with the head of a crocodile and wearing a horns-and-feathers crown.His centres of worship were mainly at the Faiyum and el-Mahamid-el-Qibly, but also at Gebelein, Esna and Kom Ombo (all these are modern place names, not the names used in ancient times).
Why is temple of kom ombo so important?
In ancient EGYPT , CROCODILES WERE CONSIDERED as gods.people offer sacrifices to the once vast population of crocodiles in the Nile river. the temple displays several crocodile mummies found near the place.so ,we can say that it was important as it displays the mummies of crocodiles which were considered as gods by them.
What buildigs where built when Cleopatra the seventh ruled ancient Egypt?
Cleopatra did very little building compared to her predecessors. She built a temple to Julius Caesar and a maternity house in the Temple of Dendera. A boat rest stop at the Temple of Kom Ombo is attributed to her also. Oh, and she was in the process of building her tomb when she lost her kingdom.
What is a nile cruise like?
The Nile cruise is a floating hotel sails from Luxor city to Aswan city in Egypt on the Nile river. It takes 04 nights or 03 nights if started from Aswan. In the route the cruise stops at Esna district to visit Esna temple, in Edfu to visit Edfu temple and in Kom Ombo to visit Kom Ombo temple. The Nile cruise is classified starting from 03, 04 and 05 stars. As for example all the 05 stars Nile cruises have, single, double and triple cabins, Swimming pool, Jacuzzi, Sauna, reading room, restaurant, bar lounge, private bathroom with shower and etc. Hereunder a website link that has more than 180 Nile cruise. Each one has its own page which displays the full description and photos.
When was PFC Kom-Minyor created?
PFC Kom-Minyor was created in 1957.
When was Interkom Kom Ind created?
Interkom Kom Ind was created in 2005.
When was Anton de Kom born?
Anton de Kom was born in 1898.
When did Anton de Kom die?
Anton de Kom died in 1945.
