Kom Ombo

Kom Ombo Temple

Ptolemaic (c. 180–47 BC)

  • PeriodPtolemaic (c. 180–47 BC)
  • LocationKom Ombo
  • Opening HoursDaily 07:00 – 21:00

Kom Ombo is unusual among Egyptian temples because it is perfectly symmetrical, with two parallel sets of courts, halls and sanctuaries — one dedicated to Sobek the crocodile god, the other to Horus the Elder.

Its riverside setting makes it a favourite stop on Nile cruises, and it is one of the few temples that stays open into the evening.

What you will see

  • The twin entrances and twin sanctuaries.
  • Reliefs of surgical instruments and a calendar of festivals.
  • The Crocodile Museum, with mummified crocodiles.
  • The Nilometer and the riverside setting.

Practical tips

  • The Crocodile Museum is included in the temple ticket.
  • Most cruise ships stop here for 1–1.5 hours.
  • Late afternoon light on the river is excellent for photographs.

Tickets

USD Adult Student
Foreigners $9 $5
Egyptians $1 $1

Official ticket prices published by the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, converted from Egyptian pounds at a rate of EGP 50 = USD 1. See the official page Last checked: 2026-09-23

Opening Hours

  • Sunday 07:00 – 21:00
  • Monday 07:00 – 21:00
  • Tuesday 07:00 – 21:00
  • Wednesday 07:00 – 21:00
  • Thursday 07:00 – 21:00
  • Friday 07:00 – 21:00
  • Saturday 07:00 – 21:00

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