Nile Valley (cruise)
Temple of Edfu
معبد إدفو
The most complete large temple of ancient Egypt, dedicated to Horus.
The temple of Horus at Edfu, built under the Ptolemies between 237 and 57 BC, is the most complete large temple surviving from ancient Egypt. Its walls carry long inscriptions on ritual and myth, including the story of Horus's battle with Seth. It is a regular stop on Nile cruises between Luxor and Aswan.
Highlights
- The great pylon
- The granite falcon statues of Horus
- The sanctuary and its naos
Good to know
- Cruise visits usually happen early in the morning.
Ways to experience it:Historical & archaeologicalNile cruises & dahabiyas
- Suggested visit
- 0.25 days
- Coordinates
- 24.9778°N, 32.8733°E (approximate)
- Status
- Editorial draft · unverified
- Sources
- Text checked against these sources on 2026-11-05.
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