Egypt - p.6 - Cruising to Kom Ombo

Mud-brick homes and a small kiln.

Man herding his goats into the village.

Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to Horus on one side and Sobek (crocodile-headed god) on the other side.


Mummies of over 300 crocodiles were found inside this temple.

Baby crocodiles were kept in a pool beside the temple.

This symbol meant "No commoners beyond this point.  Royalty only."

Sobek, the crocodile-headed god.

Sobek and falcons.

This temple was extensively recycled, i.e., the stones were taken for use in other projects.
That's why the columns are sliced off at the tops ...

... and why this wall has a zig-zag slice through it.

Woman breast feeding at left and giving birth at right.

Cat women.

The elements of a good party: food, flowers and large vases of wine.

 

Sacred vultures to protect and nurture, since the vulture is a good mother.

A bull tied up for butchering on the left.  Prisoners tied up on the right.

Prisoners missing their left arms.

Surgical instruments, including a sponge at center bottom.

A slightly closer view of some of the surgical instruments.

Parallel bar clouds indicating atmospheric waves.

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