THE TEMPLES, SITES AND MONUMENTS OF ANCIENT EGYPT

Ombo is located on a bend of the Nile about 30 miles north of Aswan. Located on the east bank, Ombo is home to an unusual double temple built during the Ptolemaic and Roman periods. The temple is dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Horus.

Despite being badly damaged, the temple is a beautiful sight as one approaches from either direction on the river, particularly as sunset nears and the colors change.

Ombo was called Nebet by the ancient Egyptians.

Temple of Kom Ombo in Kom Ombo (Ptlemaic-Roman period, 60km south from Edfu).

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