Strange to be right on nile and not more damaged by floods than it is. This temple has 2 areas for horus and the crocodile god..lovely colours at dusk lighting area. Interesting croc museum as well seeing them mummify the crocs. Probably my lesst favourite...More

This is an amazing temple by the Nile, dedicated to two gods, Horus & Sobek. We visited this temple in the afternoon during our Nile cruise. The temple wall shows the calendar system, medical instruments The paints in ceilings are superb !! There is also...More

Some unique features here, see photos. Amazing colours on the designs, make sure you look up at the overhead pieces, these have been protected from sun damage.

Very good temple that can be seen easily from the Nile, dedicated to two gods and each has their own equal side. fairy intact and we visited late in the day when the sun was going down, this made the place look spectacular with warm...More

There are several fascinating features of this temple- especially the colour remaining in some of the walls, the “medical instruments” carved on a panel dedicated to Imhotep in his role as the father of medicine and an interesting calendar of offerings showing what should be...More

Some of the original colourd paints are still on the figures. Very similar to most temples but still interesting as is the crocodile (mummified) museum.

Perhaps less spectacular than many of the other temples and historical sites in Egypt this temple nevertheless has an important place in the Egyptian history. Best visited in company with an experienced guide so that the significance is understood. This is an unusual temple because...More