Temple of Horus, Immerse in the grandeur of ancient myths
Temple of Horus, 211, Nag al Masri, Aswan Governorate, Egypt
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Introduction
This is a temple dedicated to the god Horus, second only to Egypt's largest temple, Karnak Temple. It was built by the father of Cleopatra VII. The temple's impressive feature is its towering pylon gate, reaching a height of 36 meters, with a mural showing Ptolemy XII dragging his enemies by their hair, preparing to smash their skulls before Horus. Granite statues of two hawk-headed Horus stand in front of the gate. At the back of the temple is a wall called the "Victory Corridor," depicting the battle between Horus and his father's murderer, Set. The entire wall is exquisitely detailed and worth exploring. Additionally, it is worth noting that remnants of a Nile water level measuring scale can be found on the eastern wall of the temple enclosure, and visitors can descend the stairs to experience the thrilling sensation of the water flooding the steps. Address Temple of Horus, 211, Nag al Masri, Aswan Governorate, Egypt
Transportation The temple is located between Luxor and Aswan, and can be reached by car or Nile River cruise.
The Temple of Horus is called the Temple of Edfu
