- Temple of Khnum - Visit the Esna Temple, a well-preserved jewel and an example of Ptolemaic architecture. Only the pronaos (portico), dedicated to Khnum (God of the source of the Nile and creator of the human bodies) and his wife Menhit (Lioness Goddess of war and massacres), has been excavated; the rest of the temple rests underneath the city of Esna. 24 magnificent columns hold the temple ceiling with exceptionally well-carved palm and lotus floral capitals. The ceiling itself is adorned with the Ancient Egyptian interpretation of the constellations, moon phases and astronomical figures. A special feature: there is an ongoing restoration and cleaning project of the temple and it is wonderful to see the professionals at work during your visit.
- Private transportation
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Meals
- Tour Guide
- Entrance fees Esna Temple
- Entrance fees Edfu Temple
- Entrance fees Kom Ombo Temple
- Tips and personal spending
Take a tour of the Esna Temple, a sanctuary devoted to Khnum. The temple’s roof is held by 24 columns, decorated with beautifully sculpted palm and lotus blossom capitals. The roof displays the Ancient Egyptians’ interpretations of the galaxy, lunar cycles, and celestial bodies. Experience the joy of watching experts in action during the temple’s ongoing restoration and cleansing project.
The Edfu Temple, one of Egypt’s most well-conserved places of worship, is our next stop. Its walls depict the construction process, theological myths, and the tale of the deity, Horus.
Finally, explore the renowned dual temple dedicated to Haroeris (‘Horus the Elder’) and Sobek. Notably, the temple walls illustrate a variety of surgical tools remarkably similar to those utilised in contemporary times, along with an old calendar that reveals the hieroglyphic symbols for the month’s days and the changing seasons. Lastly, make sure to visit the Crocodile Museum to observe the mummified crocodiles retrieved from the temple premises.
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