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Temple of Kom Ombo
Temple of Kom Ombo

One of the unique temples in Aswan, and probably all of Egypt, is the Temple of Kom Ombo. "Kom Ombo" refers to "The Hill of Gold," where "Kom" means "hill" in Arabic language and "Ombo" with hieroglyphics means "gold." The temple was...

Temple of Edfu
Temple of Edfu

Temple of Edfu by Ransack — Temple of Edfu, located on the west bank of the Nile in Edfu, Upper Egypt, is one of the best preserved monuments and a testament to ancient grandeur. Founded in 237 to 57 BC during the Ptolemaic Kingdom, and...

Dendera Temple Complex
Dendera Temple Complex

Dendera Temple Complex Location The Dendera Temple Complex is at the west financial institution of the Nile River, approximately 2.5 km southeast of the town of Dendera and across from the city of Qena. This complex is one of the most...

Abydos Temple
Abydos Temple

The Abydos Temple is one of the holiest and oldest sites in ancient Egyptian records. It is located about 11 km, 6.8 miles west of the Nile River and is considered one of the most well-known and critical archaeological sites within the...

Abu Simbel Temple
Abu Simbel Temple

The Abu Simbel Temple is one of such wonders of the world, which are located in southern Egypt, near the border of Sudan, on the right bank of the largest Egyptian river – the Nile. Chiselled under Pharaoh Ramses II in the thirteenth...

Temple of Karnak
Temple of Karnak

Location of Temple of Karnak: East of the Nile River at Karnak, Luxor, Egypt, is the Temple of Karnak. It is the biggest temple and place of worship ever constructed. The Karnak Temple is also known as the Temple of Amun and was known as...

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