Edfu (Ancient Egyptian: bḥdt, Arabic: إدفو pronounced, Sahidic Coptic: ⲧⲃⲱ, ⲧⲃⲟ, Bohairic Coptic: ⲑⲃⲱ, ⲁⲧⲃⲱ; also spelt Idfu, or in modern French as Edfou) is an Egyptian city, located on the …

The Temple of Edfu is an Egyptian temple located on the west bank of the Nile in Edfu, Upper Egypt. The city was known in the Hellenistic period in Koine Greek as Ἀπόλλωνος πόλις and …

The Temple of Edfu is the second largest temple in Egypt. It is also known as the Temple of Horus (the falcon-headed God) and it is the most beautiful and well-preserved of all the …

Jul 30, 2020 · The Temple of Edfu, dedicated to the god Horus, is the second largest temple in Egypt. After the Roman period, the temple was gradually buried by desert sand, and silt from …

The Temple of Edfu is one of the best preserved and biggest temple complexes in Egypt. It is comparatively younger than most of the Egyptian temples because construction ended only …

Dec 19, 2024 · The Temple of Edfu, dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god, embodies a profound connection to ancient Egyptian creation myths. According to inscriptions on its walls, …

Edfu Temple is one of the most striking and complete of ancient Egyptian temples and is dedicated to the worship of the god Horus. Situated on the western bank of the Nile, its …

Edfu, located on the west bank of the Nile River between Esna and Aswan, is a city with rich historical significance. With a population of approximately 55,000, Edfu is renowned for its …

Mar 3, 2023 · The Temple of Horus, also known as the Edfu Temple, is an incredibly well-preserved monument to one of Ancient Egypt’s most important deities, Horus. Worshipped as …

Built over 180 years, from 237 BC to 57 BC, it honors the god Horus. This huge temple covers 7,000 square meters. It has a 36-meter-high entrance, a big forecourt with 32 columns, and …