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Who built Kom Ombo Temple?
the Ptolemaic dynasty
Kom ombo temple was built 180 years ago (B.C)by the Ptolemaic dynasty during the Roman invasion, what’s so special about the temple of Kom ombo that it stands right on the river bank between Edfu and Aswan which makes it a wonderful stop station for Nile cruises and a main highlight of Aswan attractions .
Why is the Temple of Kom Ombo important?
The temple of Kom Ombo is situated on the banks of the Nile. The fact that it was flooded every year during the flooding of the river is an important clue in solving the mystery of why crocodile mummies are located here. Visiting this mystical temple is part of our 10-day tour of Egypt.
When was Kom Ombo temple built?
180 – 47 BCE
One of the most unusual temples of Ancient Egypt, Kom Ombo was mainly built during the Ptolemaic Dynasty from 180 – 47 BCE, although there is evidence that it is stood upon an earlier temple.
Which pharaoh built Kom Ombo?
King Ptolemy VI Philometor
History of the Temple The Temple of Kom Ombo as we know it today was constructed under the orders of King Ptolemy VI Philometor, who lived from 186-145 BC.
Where is Kom Ombo in Egypt?
Aswan
Today Kom Ombo (47 kilometers north of Aswan and 168 kilometers south of Luxor) may be a sleepy agricultural backwater surrounded by sugar cane fields, but this temple dedicated to the gods Sobek and Haroeris is a reminder of this area’s importance in Ancient Egypt due to its prime position along the Nile.
Where is the Kom Ombo Temple?
Aswan Governorate
The Temple of Kom Ombo is an unusual double temple in the town of Kom Ombo in Aswan Governorate, Upper Egypt. It was constructed during the Ptolemaic dynasty, 180–47 BC. Some additions to it were later made during the Roman period.
What does Ombo mean?
Acronym. Definition. OMBO. One-Man Bridge Operation.
What is the meaning of Kom Ombo?
the Hill of Gold
It’s interesting in that it’s a mishmash of Arabic and Ancient Egyptian: Kom is Arabic for hill, while Ombo is a corruption of the Egyptian word meaning gold. So Kom Ombo was known as the Hill of Gold. The site was a popular commercial hub, including, one imagines, for the gold mined down in Nubia to the south.
Who was Sobek’s wife?
Renenutet
There is a twelfth dynasty temple at Medinet Madi dedicated to Sobek, his wife Renenutet (the snake goddess who was the protector of the harvest and granaries), and Horus.
What did the Egypt name NUBT for the site of naqada mean?
City of Gold
It was originally an Egyptian city called Nubt, meaning City of Gold (not to be confused with the city north of Naqada that was also called Nubt/Ombos).
Who did Sobek eat?
Osiris
To further his monster-like demeanor, Sobek is described as having eaten Osiris. In fact, cannibalization of gods by other gods wasn’t uncommon. Crocodiles weren’t always seen as benevolent, however, they were sometimes thought to be messengers of Set, god of destruction.