"The double temple of Sobek and Horus" Kawm Umbu by Luchonda

Kawm Umbu Travel Guide: 54 reviews and 272 photos

Crocodile world

This double temple was dedicated to the gods Sobek and Horus and was built during the 12th dynasty. . At Kom Ombo crocidiles(Sobek's animal) were mummified. When they uncovered the temple and areas around the temple thousands of mummified crocidiles were found.

Last visit to Kawm Umbu: Apr 1995
Intro Written May 2, 2003
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Reviews (5)

Leave the touristic path Off The Beaten Path (3)

My trip by private bus - from Aswan to Luxor. You will see many things, street scénes and heavy industry. The trip takes... more travel advice

Behind the touristic paths Off The Beaten Path (3)

Kom Ombo has more to show than the famous temple only. The inner city , with it's many minarets and colorfull houses,... more travel advice

Behind the official roads Off The Beaten Path (3)

I drove back from Aswan to Luxor by a private taxi. I was surprised to see that behind the official touristic road (nile... more travel advice

Watch out for exotic souvenirs Warnings and Dangers (1)

Especially in this area of the temple of crocodiles - locals will try to sell some baby crocs. Forget it ! better... more travel advice

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The double Temple

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Kuznetsov_Sergey Sep 1, 2007 at 2:11 AM

Thanks Luc for off Kom Ombo beaten path tips. I saw only the Temple. It would be a fun to buy a crocodile (alive or a mummy) there.
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Ekahau Jul 7, 2007 at 12:43 PM

Nice page great photos -- but I bet you got a few of those baby crocs and took them back to Europe.
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matcrazy1 Jan 29, 2007 at 3:23 AM

Amazing pictures off the beaten path. Do they sell baby crocs there? Who buy them? :-)
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MalenaN May 30, 2006 at 8:38 AM

I have never been to Kom Ombo, but it is a must see if I go to Egypt again. I like your photos from the road trip!
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JLBG Jul 2, 2005 at 8:58 PM

Your off the beaten path pictures are most informative and remind that Egypt is not only a cruise on the Nile ! Well done !
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sachara Jun 3, 2005 at 12:00 PM

Interesting Kom Ombo page, Luc ! One of the places in Egypt I only visited once !
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ATXtraveler Jan 18, 2005 at 9:26 AM

I was sick during this temple visit, so unfortunately I spent the day on the boat :(
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nepalgoods Dec 21, 2004 at 12:34 PM

Great intro-pic!
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Myndo Dec 14, 2004 at 2:31 AM

Kom Ombo is obviously still the place of crocodiles. But what would one want with a baby crock? Better not.
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tini58de Sep 25, 2003 at 4:00 AM

Baby crocodiles - no thanks! Nice little page, Luc!