Temple of Horus

Temple of Horus__ You arrive at the western bank of the Nile, meeting a breathtaking pharaonic facade of this temple that is dedicated to the ancient Egyptian god, Horus, which was symbolized by the falcon from the pharaohs; so, two large granite statues of the falcon god Horus welcome you at the entrance of this second-largest temple in ancient Egypt and the most well-preserved one. The giant statues of Horus welcome you to the pharaonic, mysterious world. 

Temple of Horus is your chance to meet the ancient Egyptians today, cross through the eras, and arrive at the heart of ancient Egypt! 

Immerse Yourself Amid the Alive Pharaonic World_ You will feel as if at any time you will be met by a great ancient Egyptian who built all that majesty

Just cross two giant 36-meter-high pylons that are covered with outstanding pharaonic inscriptions; you will live the events of conquering the enemies with Ptolemy XII and the mysterious religious rituals of ancient Egyptians. 

You are in the heart of great history, leaving the current life behind you and going ahead to the pharaonic world, wandering from 237 BC to 57 BC.

Then, you will meet a large Peristyle court lined with 32 columns, each with different floral crowns.

Two monumental hypostyle halls are behind this court with towering columns covered by colorful, vibrant decorations. This inscription will make you feel as if the pharaohs are alive and the events are running in front of your eyes, seeing the unique pharaonic religious rituals amid an aura of mystery that slowly unfolds around you with every step you take. 

Scenes of ancient Egypt’s secrets and beliefs, including Horus’ journey in a holy bark accompanied by the goddess Hathor. 

From this magic to the charm of the transverse hall and the sanctuary of the temple, find yourself amid the well-preserved forecourt, outer hypostyle hall, inner hypostyle hall with a fixed ceiling on 12 giant pharaonic columns, the most sacred and important portion, the sanctuary, and the chapels, and the whole covered with well-flourished vibrant colorful inscriptions.

The Temple of Horus is the most flourished temple in ancient Egypt, built between. It makes you feel as if the ancient Egyptians have just raised their hands out of it; so, you are in a spot from the heart of great history while feeling as if at any time you will meet an ancient Egyptian.

Let a Holy Pharaonic Spot Surround You

You are in a spot where the truth triumphed over falsehood. Where the god of good, Horus, killed the god of evil, Set, in revenge for his father, Osiris, who killed him; that is, you are in a sacred spot for the ancient Egyptians. Hence, how the majesty of this temple is!

This explains to you the details of the vibrant, well-preserved Pharaonic inscriptions that will accompany you everywhere and take you, as if they had arms, to the heart of events, to feel as if you are smelling the majestic Pharaonic incense and the whisper of the ancient Egyptians as they worshiped Horus, while which you hear in fact, it is the whisper of history.

Edfu City, where Horus Temple is located, was a settlement and cemetery site from around 3000 BC onward; so, you will meet artifacts of this settlement with a mixture of the pharaonic daily life of the pharaohs up to 237 and 57 BC. Even the nilometer you will meet here will tell you how the ancient Egyptians measured the floods and the time of growth.

Yes, it is the spot where you can spend time as an ancient Egyptian, uncovering their mysteries, secrets, and festivals, including the annual celebration of the “Sacred Marriage” between Horus and Hathor, going amid a unique pharaonic world of a length of 137 meters; its width is 97 meters, built by Ptolemy III (246–221 BC) on 23 August 237 BC. It is your great chance to spend time amid the ancient Egyptian world with its flourishing as if these historical eras are alive.