Temple of Edfu
First Pylon. Temple of Edfu 1
Temple of Edfu
First Pylon. Temple of Edfu 1
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First Pylon. Temple of Edfu 2
Temple of Edfu
First Pylon. Temple of Edfu 2
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First Pylon. Temple of Edfu 3
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First Pylon. Temple of Edfu 3
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First Pylon. Temple of Edfu 4
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First Pylon. Temple of Edfu 4
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First Pylon. Temple of Edfu 5
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First Pylon. Temple of Edfu 5
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First Pylon. Temple of Edfu 6
Temple of Edfu
First Pylon. Temple of Edfu 6
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First Pylon. Temple of Edfu 7
Temple of Edfu
First Pylon. Temple of Edfu 7
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First Pylon, side left. A Ptolemy slaying his enemies. Temple of Edfu 8
Temple of Edfu
First Pylon, side left. A Ptolemy slaying his enemies. Temple of Edfu 8
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First Pylon, side right. Temple of Edfu 9
Temple of Edfu
First Pylon, side right. Temple of Edfu 9
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First Pylon. Temple of Edfu 10
Temple of Edfu
First Pylon. Temple of Edfu 10
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First Pylon. Temple of Edfu 11
Temple of Edfu
First Pylon. Temple of Edfu 11
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First Pylon. Statue of Horus as falcon enclosing image of a Roman emperor. Temple of Edfu 12
Temple of Edfu
First Pylon. Statue of Horus as falcon enclosing image of a Roman emperor. Temple of Edfu 12
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Statue of Horus at the first pylon. Temple of Edfu 13
Temple of Edfu
Statue of Horus at the first pylon. Temple of Edfu 13
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Detail entrance First Pylon. Temple of Edfu 14
Temple of Edfu
Detail entrance First Pylon. Temple of Edfu 14
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Detail Ceiling entrance First Pylon. Temple of Edfu 15
Temple of Edfu
Detail Ceiling entrance First Pylon. Temple of Edfu 15
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Back First Pylon. Temple of Edfu 16
Temple of Edfu
Back First Pylon. Temple of Edfu 16
Temple of Edfu
Back First Pylon. Temple of Edfu 17
Temple of Edfu
Back First Pylon. Temple of Edfu 17
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Back First Pylon. Temple of Edfu 18
Temple of Edfu
Back First Pylon. Temple of Edfu 18
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Back entrance First Pylon. Temple of Edfu 19
Temple of Edfu
Back entrance First Pylon. Temple of Edfu 19
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Statues of Horus as falcon before inner wall of temple. Common people were only allowed into an outer ceremonial hall of temples not inner portions or sanctuaries. Temple of Edfu 25
Temple of Edfu
Statues of Horus as falcon before inner wall of temple. Common people were only allowed into an outer ceremonial hall of temples not inner portions or sanctuaries. Temple of Edfu 25
Temple of Edfu
Statue of Horus at the second pylon. Temple of Edfu 26
Temple of Edfu
Statue of Horus at the second pylon. Temple of Edfu 26
Temple of Edfu
Statue of Horus at the second pylon. Horus as falcon wearing the double crown of lower and upper Egypt. Temple of Edfu 27
Temple of Edfu
Statue of Horus at the second pylon. Horus as falcon wearing the double crown of lower and upper Egypt. Temple of Edfu 27
Temple of Edfu
Statue of Horus at the second pylon. Temple of Edfu 28
Temple of Edfu
Statue of Horus at the second pylon. Temple of Edfu 28
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Statue of Horus as falcon second pylon. Temple of Edfu 29
Temple of Edfu
Statue of Horus as falcon second pylon. Temple of Edfu 29
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Hypostyle hall. Temple of Edfu 30
Temple of Edfu
Hypostyle hall. Temple of Edfu 30
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Hypostyle hall. Temple of Edfu 31
Temple of Edfu
Hypostyle hall. Temple of Edfu 31
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Columns at the temple of Horus, Edfu - Although badly damaged by early fire they still retain much of their beauty. Temple of Edfu 32
Temple of Edfu
Columns at the temple of Horus, Edfu - Although badly damaged by early fire they still retain much of their beauty. Temple of Edfu 32
Temple of Edfu
Hypostyle hall. Temple of Edfu 33
Temple of Edfu
Hypostyle hall. Temple of Edfu 33
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Edfu Temple Hypostyle Ceiling. Temple of Edfu 34
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Edfu Temple Hypostyle Ceiling. Temple of Edfu 34
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The Sanctuary of Horus, the holiest part of the temple. The sanctuary centers on a black-granite shrine that once contained the gilded wooden cult image of Horus. Next to the shrine is an offering table and the ceremonial barque (barge) on which Horus was carried during festivals. Temple of Edfu 37
Temple of Edfu
The Sanctuary of Horus, the holiest part of the temple. The sanctuary centers on a black-granite shrine that once contained the gilded wooden cult image of Horus. Next to the shrine is an offering table and the ceremonial barque (barge) on which Horus was carried during festivals. Temple of Edfu 37
Temple of Edfu
Solar barque at Edfu. In 2005 the temple's solar barque had its own room. The oldest part of the temple is the section from the Festival Hall to the Sanctuary, this was begun by Ptolemy III in 237 BC and completed by his son, Ptolemy IV Philopator. Temple of Edfu 38
Temple of Edfu
Solar barque at Edfu. In 2005 the temple's solar barque had its own room. The oldest part of the temple is the section from the Festival Hall to the Sanctuary, this was begun by Ptolemy III in 237 BC and completed by his son, Ptolemy IV Philopator. Temple of Edfu 38
Temple of Edfu
Inscriptions covering the walls of the Temple of Edfu are among the most important sources on Ptolemaic Egypt. They offer a wealth of information about religion, political history, administration, and other topics. Temple of Edfu 39
Temple of Edfu
Inscriptions covering the walls of the Temple of Edfu are among the most important sources on Ptolemaic Egypt. They offer a wealth of information about religion, political history, administration, and other topics. Temple of Edfu 39
Temple of Edfu
A Ptolemy presenting offerings to the gods. Temple of Edfu 40
Temple of Edfu
A Ptolemy presenting offerings to the gods. Temple of Edfu 40
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Perfume offerings. Temple of Edfu 41
Temple of Edfu
Perfume offerings. Temple of Edfu 41
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Reliefs in Edfu Temple. Eastern stairs to the upper floor of the temple of Edfu. Temple of Edfu 42
Temple of Edfu
Reliefs in Edfu Temple. Eastern stairs to the upper floor of the temple of Edfu. Temple of Edfu 42
Temple of Edfu
Reliefs in Edfu Temple. Eastern stairs to the upper floor of the temple of Edfu. Temple of Edfu 43
Temple of Edfu
Reliefs in Edfu Temple. Eastern stairs to the upper floor of the temple of Edfu. Temple of Edfu 43
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Temple relief. Temple of Edfu 44
Temple of Edfu
Temple relief. Temple of Edfu 44
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Temple relief. Temple of Edfu 45
Temple of Edfu
Temple relief. Temple of Edfu 45
Temple of Edfu
The site of ancient Djeba (Coptic Etbo, Arabic Edfu) was the traditional location of the mythological battle between the gods Horus and Seth. The inner walls of the temple tell the story of how Horus was conceived from parts of his father, Osiris, god of the underworld. Seth chopped Osiris up into little pieces and cast his parts into the Nile. Isis used her magic to restore Osiris to life only to have Seth do the same again. The second time Isis was unable to restore Osiris, so she used the parts to conceive Horus. Horus later slays Seth (now in the form of a miniature hippo) but loses an eye in the battle. The eye of Horus is an important religious symbol in ancient Egyptian mythology. Temple of Edfu 46
Temple of Edfu
The site of ancient Djeba (Coptic Etbo, Arabic Edfu) was the traditional location of the mythological battle between the gods Horus and Seth. The inner walls of the temple tell the story of how Horus was conceived from parts of his father, Osiris, god of the underworld. Seth chopped Osiris up into little pieces and cast his parts into the Nile. Isis used her magic to restore Osiris to life only to have Seth do the same again. The second time Isis was unable to restore Osiris, so she used the parts to conceive Horus. Horus later slays Seth (now in the form of a miniature hippo) but loses an eye in the battle. The eye of Horus is an important religious symbol in ancient Egyptian mythology. Temple of Edfu 46
Temple of Edfu
The sycamore tree was one of the trees considered significant in Egyptian mythology. Temple of Edfu 47
Temple of Edfu
The sycamore tree was one of the trees considered significant in Egyptian mythology. Temple of Edfu 47
Temple of Edfu
Relief of sycamore tree at Edfu. Temple of Edfu 48
Temple of Edfu
Relief of sycamore tree at Edfu. Temple of Edfu 48
Temple of Edfu
Relief at Temple of Horus at Edfu displaying the dual patron deities of the unified country of Lower and Upper Egypt crowning the king with its new crown. The goddess Wadjet or Uto (left) is represented as a cobra joined by the goddess Nekhbet (right), represented as a white vulture, as they confer a new crown that combines their respective previous crowns. Temple of Edfu 49
Temple of Edfu
Relief at Temple of Horus at Edfu displaying the dual patron deities of the unified country of Lower and Upper Egypt crowning the king with its new crown. The goddess Wadjet or Uto (left) is represented as a cobra joined by the goddess Nekhbet (right), represented as a white vulture, as they confer a new crown that combines their respective previous crowns. Temple of Edfu 49
Temple of Edfu
This is what happens when you die and your successor doesn't like you. Someone takes a chisel to you. Temple of Edfu 50
Temple of Edfu
This is what happens when you die and your successor doesn't like you. Someone takes a chisel to you. Temple of Edfu 50
Temple of Edfu
Ptolemy X Alexander I. A wall relief from the Temple of Edfu. Temple of Edfu 51
Temple of Edfu
Ptolemy X Alexander I. A wall relief from the Temple of Edfu. Temple of Edfu 51
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Reliefs. Temple of Edfu 52
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Reliefs. Temple of Edfu 52
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Reliefs in Exterior Wall. Temple of Edfu 53
Temple of Edfu
Reliefs in Exterior Wall. Temple of Edfu 53
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The Pure Place. Temple of Edfu 54
Temple of Edfu
The Pure Place. Temple of Edfu 54
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The Pure Place. Temple of Edfu 55
Temple of Edfu
The Pure Place. Temple of Edfu 55
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Library of Edfu Temple. Temple of Edfu 56
Temple of Edfu
Library of Edfu Temple. Temple of Edfu 56
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Nilometer in Edfu Temple. Temple of Edfu 57
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Nilometer in Edfu Temple. Temple of Edfu 57
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Building outside the temple walls. Temple of Edfu 58
Temple of Edfu
Building outside the temple walls. Temple of Edfu 58
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Birth House. Temple of Edfu 59
Temple of Edfu
Birth House. Temple of Edfu 59
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Birth House. Temple of Edfu 60
Temple of Edfu
Birth House. Temple of Edfu 60
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Aerial view. Temple of Edfu 61
Temple of Edfu
Aerial view. Temple of Edfu 61
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Aerial view. The main entrance of the Temple of Edfu. Temple of Edfu 62
Temple of Edfu
Aerial view. The main entrance of the Temple of Edfu. Temple of Edfu 62
Temple of Edfu
Aerial view. View from the South of the Temple of Horus in Edfu. Temple of Edfu 63
Temple of Edfu
Aerial view. View from the South of the Temple of Horus in Edfu. Temple of Edfu 63
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Aerial View of the Temple of Horus in Edfu. Temple of Edfu 64
Temple of Edfu
Aerial View of the Temple of Horus in Edfu. Temple of Edfu 64
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Map. Temple of Edfu 65
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Map. Temple of Edfu 65
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Map. Temple of Edfu 66
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