Webdesign by Rufin Duwel - all rights reservedPlaces Worth Visiting - Close to LuxorTemple of Kom OmboThe unique double temple of Sobek (crocodile) and Haroeris (falcon) in Kom Ombo dates fromabout 180 BC during the Ptolemaic era; Additions were made into Roman times. It was not onlya sanctuary to both dieties but also some kind of a health centre. Following hieroglyps in thecomplex some, for those days, very complex surgery was perfomed by the attending Priests.Admission EGP 30.00 ppTemple of DendarahThe main temple has an imposing facade constructed as a low screen wall divided by 6 massiveHathor-headed columns and a huge curved cornice with a winged sun-disc over the entrance.The ceiling of the first hypostyle hall is of particular interest, divided into seven bands of wellpreserved astronomical figures featuring the goddess Nut, vultures and winged sun-discs andthe Roman signs of the zodiac. It is also one of the very few places in Egypt where referencecan be found to the legendary Queen Cleopatra.Admission EGP 30.00 ppTemple of AbydosFor nearly 5000 years, Abydos remained a central religious site to Egypt, remaining important tothe religion's understanding of death. The oldest recorded temple at Abydos was devoted to thecanine god, Osiris-Khentimentiu. Today, two temples remain in fine shape. Especially, theTemple of Seti I is impressive, unusual with its L-shape and noted for its smooth and discreteappearance in front, its impressively dark and beautiful chambers, most keeping their roofsintact.Admission EGP 30.00 ppTemple of EdfuThe temple of Horus at Edfu is the second largest next to Karnak and one of the best preserved.It was build during the Ptolemaic era between 237 and 57 BC. The inscriptions on its wallsprovide important information on language, myth and religion during the Greco-Roman period in ancient Egypt. In particular, the Temple's inscribed building texts provide details of itsconstruction. There are also important scenes and inscriptions of the Sacred Drama whichrelated the age-old conflict between Horus and Seth.Admission EGP 50.00 pp