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How many of the statues of horus still guard the temple of horus at edfu?
At least three: Horus at the entrance to the large courtyard Horus' in front of the pylon of Edfu temple
Why is the temple of horus famous?
The Temple of Edfu, which is dedicated to the Egyptian god Horus, is famous for being the largest temple dedicated to Horus. It was also used as a central meeting point for many festivals that were sacred to Horus.
Why was the temple of Horus built?
Ptolemy III is credited with having begun the building of the great temple dedicated to Horus at Edfu; he does not say why - perhaps politics.
Who designed the temple of Horus?
We don't know that, though Ptolemy III is credited with having begun the building of the great temple dedicated to Horus at Edfu.
Where was Horus's temple in ancient Egypt?
The Temple of Edfu is perhaps the most well known for Horus, but there were many others in the three thousand years the ancient Egyptians worshiped Horus and their other gods and goddesses.
How old is the Temple of Edfu?
The Temple of Edfu in Egypt was built during the Ptolemaic period, between 237 and 57 BCE.
Where is the colossal statue of Horus?
There are many statues of Horus in Egypt, as well as ones made for tourists, not merely one; specify which one if it has significance.
Why did they believe in horus the god of upper Egypt?
That was where the cites of Behdet was; which titled him Horus Behudety/Horus of Edfu;God of the noontime sun. This particular variant was first worshipped in the western Delta and spread south, a cult center being established at Edfu. He is represented by a winged sun or as a lion with the head of a hawk. Horus Behudety fights constantly against Set and an army of darkness to ensure that the sun rises each day.
Is there any museums or olaces named ptolemy?
Yes, there are places named after Ptolemy, the ancient Greek mathematician and astronomer. One famous example is the Ptolemaic Temple of Horus in Edfu, Egypt. Additionally, there are various museums around the world that may have exhibits related to Ptolemy's work and achievements.
How was Egyptian God Horus created?
He was the son of Isis and Osiris. He was conceived by Isis from the resurrected soul of her husband Osiris and brought up to avenge his father's murder.
Did the Egyptian god horus ever have a child with his wfe hathor?
At Dendera temple Ihy is the child of the union of Hathor and Horus.
Are there any significant structures built for Cleopatra?
There were no significant structures built during Cleopatra's reign. She constructed a temple to Julius Caesar and a maternity ward at the temple of Hathor and a boat landing. That's all. She began her tomb but it was unfinished at her death.
