Temple of Edfu

First Pylon. Temple of Edfu 1

Temple of Edfu

First Pylon. Temple of Edfu 1

Temple of Edfu

First Pylon. Temple of Edfu 2

Temple of Edfu

First Pylon. Temple of Edfu 2

Temple of Edfu

First Pylon. Temple of Edfu 3

Temple of Edfu

First Pylon. Temple of Edfu 3

Temple of Edfu

First Pylon. Temple of Edfu 4

Temple of Edfu

First Pylon. Temple of Edfu 4

Temple of Edfu

First Pylon. Temple of Edfu 5

Temple of Edfu

First Pylon. Temple of Edfu 5

Temple of Edfu

First Pylon. Temple of Edfu 6

Temple of Edfu

First Pylon. Temple of Edfu 6

Temple of Edfu

First Pylon. Temple of Edfu 7

Temple of Edfu

First Pylon. Temple of Edfu 7

Temple of Edfu

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

Temple of Edfu

First Pylon, side right. Temple of Edfu 9

Temple of Edfu

First Pylon, side right. Temple of Edfu 9

Temple of Edfu

First Pylon. Temple of Edfu 10

Temple of Edfu

First Pylon. Temple of Edfu 10

Temple of Edfu

First Pylon. Temple of Edfu 11

Temple of Edfu

First Pylon. Temple of Edfu 11

Temple of Edfu

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

Temple of Edfu

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

Temple of Edfu

Detail entrance First Pylon. Temple of Edfu 14

Temple of Edfu

Detail entrance First Pylon. Temple of Edfu 14

Temple of Edfu

Detail Ceiling entrance First Pylon. Temple of Edfu 15

Temple of Edfu

Detail Ceiling entrance First Pylon. Temple of Edfu 15

Temple of Edfu

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

Temple of Edfu

Back First Pylon. Temple of Edfu 18

Temple of Edfu

Back First Pylon. Temple of Edfu 18

Temple of Edfu

Back entrance First Pylon. Temple of Edfu 19

Temple of Edfu

Back entrance First Pylon. Temple of Edfu 19

Temple of Edfu

Temple of Edfu 20

Temple of Edfu

Temple of Edfu 20

Temple of Edfu

Temple of Edfu 21

Temple of Edfu

Temple of Edfu 21

Temple of Edfu

Temple of Edfu 22

Temple of Edfu

Temple of Edfu 22

Temple of Edfu

Temple of Edfu 23

Temple of Edfu

Temple of Edfu 23

Temple of Edfu

Temple of Edfu 24

Temple of Edfu

Temple of Edfu 24

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

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

Temple of Edfu

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

Temple of Edfu

Hypostyle hall. Temple of Edfu 30

Temple of Edfu

Hypostyle hall. Temple of Edfu 30

Temple of Edfu

Hypostyle hall. Temple of Edfu 31

Temple of Edfu

Hypostyle hall. Temple of Edfu 31

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

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

Temple of Edfu

Edfu Temple Hypostyle Ceiling. Temple of Edfu 34

Temple of Edfu

Edfu Temple Hypostyle Ceiling. Temple of Edfu 34

Temple of Edfu

Temple of Edfu 35

Temple of Edfu

Temple of Edfu 35

Temple of Edfu

Temple of Edfu 36

Temple of Edfu

Temple of Edfu 36

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

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

Temple of Edfu

Perfume offerings. Temple of Edfu 41

Temple of Edfu

Perfume offerings. Temple of Edfu 41

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 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

Temple of Edfu

Temple relief. Temple of Edfu 44

Temple of Edfu

Temple relief. Temple of Edfu 44

Temple of Edfu

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

Temple of Edfu

Reliefs. Temple of Edfu 52

Temple of Edfu

Reliefs. Temple of Edfu 52

Temple of Edfu

Reliefs in Exterior Wall. Temple of Edfu 53

Temple of Edfu

Reliefs in Exterior Wall. Temple of Edfu 53

Temple of Edfu

The Pure Place. Temple of Edfu 54

Temple of Edfu

The Pure Place. Temple of Edfu 54

Temple of Edfu

The Pure Place. Temple of Edfu 55

Temple of Edfu

The Pure Place. Temple of Edfu 55

Temple of Edfu

Library of Edfu Temple. Temple of Edfu 56

Temple of Edfu

Library of Edfu Temple. Temple of Edfu 56

Temple of Edfu

Nilometer in Edfu Temple. Temple of Edfu 57

Temple of Edfu

Nilometer in Edfu Temple. Temple of Edfu 57

Temple of Edfu

Building outside the temple walls. Temple of Edfu 58

Temple of Edfu

Building outside the temple walls. Temple of Edfu 58

Temple of Edfu

Birth House. Temple of Edfu 59

Temple of Edfu

Birth House. Temple of Edfu 59

Temple of Edfu

Birth House. Temple of Edfu 60

Temple of Edfu

Birth House. Temple of Edfu 60

Temple of Edfu

Aerial view. Temple of Edfu 61

Temple of Edfu

Aerial view. Temple of Edfu 61

Temple of Edfu

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

Temple of Edfu

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

Temple of Edfu

Map. Temple of Edfu 65

Temple of Edfu

Map. Temple of Edfu 65

Temple of Edfu

Map. Temple of Edfu 66

Temple of Edfu

Map. Temple of Edfu 66

Temple of Edfu

Temple of Edfu

Temple of Edfu

Temple of Edfu