Edfu temple – The temple of Horus in Edfu is the most preserved temple in Egypt. Edfu temple is Located on the west bank of the Nile.
Edfu temple – The temple of Horus dates back to the time of the Ptolemies – the followers of Alexander the Great. Edfu temple – The temple of Horus was built in 237 BCE by Ptolemy III to be finished about 180 BC.
During excavations Scholars discover hundreds of stones from the time of Hatshepsut and Thutmoses III. So it ‘s clear to understand that there was a temple already here and the Ptolemies rebuild it again.
in Edfu temple – The temple of Horus you can see the whole story of the conflict between Horus – the headed falcon god – and Seth – the evil god represented in different shapes on the walls of the temple – Hippo, Crocodile, donkey.
Edfu temple – The temple of Horus is one of few temples where you can go up to the roof and enjoy a great view over the Nile and the surrounding fields.
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