The Temple of Kom Ombo is a unique structure dedicated to two gods simultaneously: the crocodile Sobek and the falcon Horus. This is Egypt's only symmetrical temple, where everything—from entrance to sanctuary—is duplicated for each deity. Standing on a cliff above the Nile, it's especially beautiful at sunset.

Two Gods—One Temple

Sobek—the crocodile god, lord of waters, one of Egypt's oldest deities. He was feared and revered: Nile crocodiles posed real danger, and people hoped to appease their divine patron.

Haroeris (the Elder Horus)—the "older Horus," a solar falcon god. Not to be confus...