Ombos

ancient city, Egypt

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hieroglyphs Hieroglyphs on the temple at ancient Ombos, near modern Kawm Umbu, Egypt.

Ombos was an ancient city in Upper Egypt, strategically located on the east bank of the Nile River. It commanded routes from Nubia northward and served as the capital of its own nome (province) during the Ptolemaic dynasty. The city is known for its unique double temple, dedicated to the crocodile god Sebek and the falcon-headed god Horus. While parts of the temple have eroded, Ombos remains a significant archaeological site, offering insights into the religious and political landscape of ancient Egypt during the Ptolemaic and Roman periods.1

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Kawm Umbū
…“Hill of Umbū”) lies ancient Ombos. It is known for its unique double temple of the Ptolemaic and Roman periods, which is dedicated to Sebek (Suchos), the crocodile god, and to Horus, the falcon-headed god. Parts of the temple’s pylon and court have been eroded away by the river. Ombos…
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…“Hill of Umbū”) lies ancient Ombos. It is known for its unique double temple of the Ptolemaic and Roman periods, which is dedicated to Sebek (Suchos), the crocodile god, and to Horus, the falcon-headed god. Parts of the temple’s pylon and court have been eroded away by the river. Ombos…
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