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The Temple of Horus at Edfu is the most well-preserved temple of Horus

Monument: Temple of Horus Date: 237–57 BC Address: Edfu Hours: 8:00–17:00 Ticket Price: 450 Egyptian Pounds (February 2024) Visit: Recommended 1 hour Highlights: In addition to being well-preserved, there are many must-see attractions... ① Falcon sculptures (made of black granite) ② Papyrus/Lotus alternating (32 columns in the offering courtyard) ③ 'The Feast of the Beautiful Meeting' reliefs in the offering courtyard ④ Chemical apparatus reliefs (in the great hypostyle hall) ⑤ The offering room's 242 steps leading to the rooftop ⑥ The outer hypostyle hall features reliefs of the construction process ⑦ The Narmer Palette, unearthed here, is considered the origin of Egyptology and is on display at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. ✓【The Local Hawk God of Upper Egypt】Around 3000 BC, Edfu was just a village cemetery, and Behdet (the old name of Edfu) was merely a center of worship for the local hawk god. ✓【Greeks Imitating Ancient Egypt】In 237 BC, Ptolemy III ordered the construction of the greatest temple dedicated to the falcon god Horus on the site of an old New Kingdom temple, continuing the architectural style of the Pharaonic era. However, the construction lasted 180 years, until it was completed under Ptolemy XII. The reliefs feature Greek Ptolemaic kings dressed in Pharaonic attire performing ancient Egyptian rituals. ✓【The Most Well-Preserved Temple】After the fall of the Ptolemaic dynasty, the worship of other gods was prohibited, and the temple was completely buried in sand. The Temple of Horus at Edfu, built on the highlands of an open valley, was never affected by floods and is the most well-preserved ancient Egyptian temple, even its roof is intact. From the 242 steps of the offering room to the rooftop, one can overlook the panoramic view of the Nile and the surrounding farmland. The first antechamber is an offering room where fruits, flowers, wine, and dairy products are offered daily on the altar. ✓【A Screen Full of Horus Reliefs】Horus shaking hands with the king is a common theme, symbolizing that the king is an incarnation of Horus, the son of Osiris and Isis, and divine. ✓【Horus & Hathor】The courtyard is surrounded by 32 columns, each adorned with a patterned capital letter, and the surrounding walls are covered with reliefs. Inside the entrance, 'The Feast of the Beautiful Meeting' depicts Horus of Edfu and Hathor of Dendera visiting each other's temples annually, with a two-week national harvest festival held during this period in ancient Egypt. ✓【Protection of the Desert Serpent God】Since the construction of the new Temple of Horus at Edfu, the lintel usually features a pair of Horus's wings, accompanied by a pair of cobras, representing the help Horus received from the desert serpent god Wadjet during his growth. ✓【Black Granite Falcon】Under the 36-meter-high outer gate, a majestic black granite falcon sculpture of Horus guards the entrance. The giant relief depicts Ptolemy XII Neos Dionysos standing before Horus, grabbing the enemy's hair and smashing their skull, a symbol of the pharaohs' invincibility in battle.

Egypt | Luxor | Temple of Edfu

🏯The Temple of Edfu, located on the west bank of the Nile, is the best-preserved temple in Egypt, where the sky god Horus, with the head of an eagle and the body of a human, is worshipped. It is also the second largest temple in Egypt, second only to the Karnak Temple. 🗿There are a large number of stone carvings and paintings in the Temple of Edfu, depicting many legends and histories of ancient Egypt, with the protagonist being Horus and his wife Hathor. In ancient Egyptian mythology, the gods lived in Heliopolis, which was the "Sun City" in ancient Egyptian history, and Hathor's father was the sun god Ra, also the head of the nine pillars of ancient Egyptian gods.

In 2023, let's go to Egypt! 🇪🇬 Explore the mysteries of the pyramids.

Egypt, one of the four ancient civilizations that created human history, has a 7000-year-old civilization that is more brilliant and ancient than Chinese culture. I must go there once in my life and uncover the mysterious veil of history. · 🌈When visiting Egypt, be sure to check off these 7️⃣ things. 1️⃣Take a cruise to enjoy the sunrise and sunset on the Nile River. 2️⃣Take a hot air balloon ride in Luxor and overlook the Nile River and the Valley of the Kings from above. 3️⃣Visit the world wonder - the Egyptian pyramids of thousands of years. 4️⃣Take a special carriage tour of the magnificent temples of Amway and Edfu. 5️⃣Take a tour of the world-famous Egyptian Museum and admire the treasures. 6️⃣Cross the barren Sahara desert on a camel. 7️⃣Go to the Red Sea to enjoy the sunshine, 🏖️beaches, and waves. · ⛴️Route reference DAY1 Cairo DAY2 Cairo-Luxor DAY3 Luxor DAY4 Luxor-Cruise-Aswan DAY5 Aswan-Cairo 👉🏻Explore history and culture, and experience something new. 🌟Ancient civilization heritage: Pyramids, Sphinx, National Museum, Saladin Castle, Valley of the Kings, Luxor Temple, Abu Simbel Temple, Ancient Nubian Village. 🌈Romantic Journey: Hot Air Balloon, Red Sea Cruise

edfu

We sit in the horse-drawn vehicle to go to the Edfu. It took around 10-15 mins from the pier to Edfu. During the way to Edfu, you can see the ancient Egyptian style of houses. There are many places for you to take pictures inside of temple. There is a very very big gate so when the sunshine goes through the gate, it looks so beautiful. You can spend your time there around 2 hours.#egypt #edfu #mytripvlog

Egypt is a nation filled with open-air museums everywhere!

Driving 500 kilometers from Cairo, you reach Luxor, where the attractions are divided between the East and West Banks. A must-experience is the hot air balloon ride at dawn, which only cost us a little over 400 RMB for two people, making it the cheapest hot air balloon ride in the world. After landing on the West Bank, you can continue to visit the Temple of Habu and the Valley of the Kings, which are very conveniently located. The main attractions on the East Bank are the Karnak Temple and the Luxor Temple. The Karnak Temple is the prototype for temple parkour, remember to go in the morning, or else the huge columns will quickly be out of light; the Luxor Temple can be visited in the afternoon and evening, as it is lit up at night, creating a mysterious atmosphere. West Bank: Temple of Habu, Valley of the Kings East Bank: Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple Below is our entire half-month self-driving tour of Egypt. There are still many places we haven't visited, to quote an old saying: 'Those who have drunk from the Nile will return to Egypt.' And we will be back. day1: Arrive in Cairo—Egyptian Museum—Zawiyat Al-Hamra Twin Towers—Khan El Khalili Market day2: Giza Pyramid Complex day3: Drive from Cairo to Luxor day4: Karnak Temple—Luxor Temple day5: Hot Air Balloon over Luxor—Temple of Habu—Valley of the Kings day6: Drive from Luxor to Aswan—Afternoon Tea at Old Cataract Hotel—Nile River Sunset day7: Aswan round trip to Abu Simbel day8: Drive from Aswan to Hurghada day9-12: Vacation by the Red Sea in Hurghada, staying at an all-inclusive hotel day13: Drive back to Cairo from Hurghada day14: Cairo city walk—Hanging Church—Natural History Museum day15: Home

Must visit Ancient Egyptian Temple

#2023TravelWish #vianasjourney #awesomepic We visited Luxor temple as part of our Nile cruise trip. The Luxor temple is one of the main attractions of Luxor and is located in the middle of Luxor on the east bank of the Nile. The impressive statues and structures definitely makes this place worthwhile to visit. I would recommend visiting the temple during the evening, as the temperature cools down a bit. The lightened up statues during the evening paint an beautiful image. From the Luxor temple it is also possible to take a close look at the Avenue of Sphinxes that connects Luxor temple with the Karnak temple complex.

Luxor temple

Luxor temple is located at Luxor city. There are many people to visit this temple (field trip for children, tourists and local people). There are many students who study about drawing and they are painting the structure of the temple. Their drawings are so beautiful and creative. At the entrance, you can see many birds (I guess they are pigeons) over there,so you can take picture while birds are flying. #mytripvlog #egypt #luxor

مسجد سيدي ابو الحجاج الاقصري

a break in this beautiful city #luxor #traveltoegypt #winterinegypt #luxormuseum #2023travelwish #mytripvlog #tripblazers

Edfu Temple 🛕, Aswan, Egypt 🇪🇬

#wecreate The Edfu Temple, located in the city of Edfu, Egypt, is one of the best-preserved ancient Egyptian temples. Dedicated to the falcon god Horus, it was constructed during the Ptolemaic period between 237 and 57 BCE. The temple’s impressive size, intricate carvings, and well-preserved decorations make it a remarkable example of ancient Egyptian architecture and religious symbolism. Visitors can explore its grand entrance, towering columns, and various chambers, gaining insights into the religious rituals and beliefs of the time. #edfutemple #aswan #egypt #temple #ancientegypt #ancienthistory #bucketlisttravel #historylovers

From the Nile you can see local farmers working in the fields harvesting food near the rivers banks. The children also waved hello to us as we sailed past in our journey. A glimpse of history. #wintergetaway #wintergetaway

Egyptian Museum | Artifacts are simply placed everywhere

| Artifacts are simply placed everywhere.📝 The Egyptian National Museum is one of the must-visit attractions in Cairo. As the most famous museum in Egypt, it displays countless artifacts spanning from the ancient Egyptian to the Roman period. 📍Address: The museum is located at Liberation Square, Google Maps can navigate directly, there is a parking lot, and the subway can also get there. 📍Tickets: 450 Egyptian pounds, cannot be paid in cash directly, but you can find someone at the entrance to swipe a credit card for you. 📍Time: 9:00-17:00 📝 The Egyptian Museum houses over 120,000 artifacts, which were founded in 1858 by the Frenchman Mariette. The museum is divided into two floors, displaying relics and exhibits from the ancient Egyptian period to the Roman rule era. 1️⃣ The first floor of the museum mainly displays general artifacts from ancient Egypt, divided into three major parts according to chronological order: the New Kingdom, the Middle Kingdom, and the Old Kingdom, spanning from around 1550 to 1069 BC, including statues, tables, sarcophagi, columns, and relief walls. 2️⃣ The second floor has different exhibition rooms, displaying the most precious artifacts, among which the treasures of the museum such as Tutankhamun's golden mask, anthropoid gold coffins, and the golden throne are located here. 📝 The interior of the museum is not large, but the sheer number of artifacts on display is breathtaking, with many artifacts simply placed around without any protective measures. 📝 If you are interested in Egyptian culture, you can spend a good half day here. Ordinary visitors should be able to tour in about 3 hours. If you want to see more details, you can watch some documentaries in advance as homework, and hire a guide, although the quality of the guides is entirely a matter of luck. 📝 Another thing to note is that the mummies in the Egyptian Museum have all been moved to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, so if you want to see the mummies, you'll have to visit another museum.

Cairo Unleashed: Embrace the Ultimate Egyptian Adventure from Majestic Pyramids to Mystical Nile Nights!

Hey guys! I’m so excited to show you what to do during your next trip to Cairo! First up, we’ve got the pyramids. Nothing quite compares to standing next to the great pyramids of Giza, and the photos you get will be something you’ll never forget. Next up is the Egyptian museum. This is an absolute must-see for any history buff. After that, don’t miss out on the markets. Lost yourself in the streets of Khan el-Khalili. After that you can go to visit the Citadel of Saladin for a stunning view of the city Last but not least, take a cruise down the magnificent Nile River at night. So, we’ve covered five amazing activities to experience during your trip to Cairo: exploring the pyramids, visiting the Egyptian museum, searching for treasures at the Market, checking the incredible view of the city from the Citadel of Saladino and taking a night cruise down the Nile. CR：_dgtravel_

🇪🇬A Must Visit Museum - The Egyptian Museum🏯

Attraction: The Egyptian Museum in Cairo Address: El-Tahrir Square, Cairo, Egypt Direction: Walk from City center or Take Taxi Opening Hours: 9am to 5pm The Egyptian museum is a museum you can’t miss, it has Egyptian artefacts from 5000 years ago. This museum is the oldest archaeological museum in the Middle East, having over 170,000 artefacts! The ticket price for foreigners is 300EGp and 150 for students. This is a museum suitable for all age and definitely worth your time. #timetotravel #egypt #cairo #museum

The Egyption National Museum

A must place visit when in Cairo. Located near the famous Tahrir Square in the centre of Cairo. Entrance fee as of Feb 2023, 200 EGP. Expecting very strict security before entering the museum. There is a special exhibition of King Tutankhamen where photographs is section is not allowed. The museum is a great place to learn and witness the great history of ancient Egyptian Civilizations. #museum