Over the centuries, the temple became buried to a depth of 12 metres (39 ft) beneath drifting desert sand and layers of river silt deposited by the Nile. Local inhabitants built homes directly …

It is also known as the Temple of Horus (the falcon-headed God) and it is the most beautiful and well-preserved of all the Egyptian temples. Located between the Egyptian cities Luxor and …

The Temple of Horus at Edfu is widely considered to be the most impressive of all of the Nile-side temples along the journey between Luxor and Aswan. It is a required stop by all of the cruise …

Dec 19, 2024 · The Temple of Edfu, dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god, embodies a profound connection to ancient Egyptian creation myths. According to inscriptions on its walls, …

Feb 2, 2009 · Of all the temple remains in Egypt, the Temple of Horus at Edfu is the most well-preserved and the only one we know to have been completed. Built from sandstone blocks the …

Built over 180 years, from 237 BC to 57 BC, it honors the god Horus. This huge temple covers 7,000 square meters. It has a 36-meter-high entrance, a big forecourt with 32 columns, and …

In the first hypostyle hall is the statue of the god Horus wearing the traditional double crown of Upper and Lower Egypt and is highlighted by twelve decorated columns and rooms for the …

Feb 5, 2021 · In this post, we’ll take a closer look at some interesting facts about the Temple of Horus at Edfu, one of the most fascinating attractions in Egypt that teaches us a lot about the …

The Temple of Horus at Edfu lay hidden beneath layers of desert sand and Nile silt for centuries, waiting to be uncovered. It wasn’t until 1860 that French Egyptologist Auguste Mariette …

The Temple of Edfu, often called the “Temple of Horus,” is a grand tribute to Horus, the falcon-headed god and one of the most significant deities in Egyptian mythology. Carved out of …