About Temple of Kom Ombo

The town of Kom Ombo in Upper Egypt houses this rather unique temple- famous architecturally for its double structure. This means that it has two identical entrances, two identical Hypostyle halls and two identical sanctuaries isolated to two different Gods. The forecourt and the main temple all contain various intricate carvings, and the complex also contains a shrine, a birthing house and a pool where sacred crocodiles were kept. This temple is also unique in the way that it was known as a place of physical healing, and the engravings on the walls are some of the earliest representations of surgical and health-care instruments such as medicine bottles, forceps, tweezers, and scalpels. 
 

Must See

 

  • Sanctuary: The Domain of Sobek and Haroeris
  • The Birth House & Crocodile Museum
  • Temple of Hathor
  • Quarries of Silsila East Bank
  • Rock Temples of Silsila West Bank

How to reach

There are many ways you can get to the Temple of Kom Ombo such as Nile cruise, car, taxi, etc that you can take to get to the Temple of Kom Ombo, You can get tourist buses from Cairo to Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, Or just hire a car and which is easily available.

Tips

  • Make sure you wear suncream, a hat, sunglasses, and comfortable walking shoes.
  • Try to start your day as early as possible to beat the crowd and heat
  • Wear comfortable shoes, appropriate clothes
  • Carry enough water as it is a long drive 
  • Do carry your camera 
  • Can pack some snacks for the journey
  • You can carry your homemade food and enjoy 
  • Come on Tuesday or Thursday to combine your Kom Ombo visit with a trip to the nearby town of Daraw and its famed camel market

Visit Time

Sunday             9:00 am.to 5:00 pm.
Monday            9:00 am.to 5:00 pm.
Tuesday           9:00 am.to 5:00 pm.
Wednesday      9:00 am.to 5:00 pm.
Thursday           9:00 am.to 5:00 pm.
Friday               9:00 am.to 5:00 pm.
Saturday           9:00 am.to 5:00 pm.
 

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Waiting Time

Yes because of the long ticket queue.

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes

LE80 per adult 

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Time you can spend

1 to 2 hours

 

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Weather

Broken Clouds 33.37°C

 

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