The Temple of Kom Ombo, situated on the east bank of the Nile in Upper Egypt, dates from the Ptolemaic period between roughly 180 and 47 BCE. It was initiated under Ptolemy VI Philometor and later enhanced by subsequent rulers like Ptolemy XII, with some Roman period additions. This temple is notable for its unusual and deliberate architectural symmetry, as it is dedicated to two distinct gods: Sobek, the crocodile god linked to fertility and the Nile, and Horus (Haroeris), the falcon-headed god of the sky and kingship. Kom Ombo’s dual design reflects this religious duality, incorporating two entrances, courts, hypostyle halls, sanctuaries, and chambers within one complex, making it unique among ancient Egyptian temples.
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