The name Kom Ombo means “Hill of Gold.”
One of the last stops on our Egyptian cruise with Viking River Cruises was the temple of Kom Ombo, and it turned out to be one of the most unforgettable. Perched right on the Nile’s edge, this temple is unlike any other in Egypt—a double sanctuary, split between Horus the falcon and Sobek, the Crocodile King.
At Kom Ombo, they offered food, milk, and incense to keep Sobek, the Crocodile King, on their side
Kom Ombo was as much a center of healing as it was of worship
Thank you, Egypt!
🔐 The Mystery Below
Footage of 2000-year-old mummified crocodiles as they were worshipped in ancient Egypt! 🐊
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