Edfu Collection (page 2)

Temple of Edfu, Egypt, 19th century. Artist: Lord Wharncliffe
Temple of Edfu, Egypt, 19th century. Dedicated to the Ancient Egyptian god Horus, the temple at Edfu was built between 237 and 57 BC during the Ptolemaic period

Temple Edfu, Egypt, 1893. Artist: Auguste Edouard Mariette
Temple Edfu, Egypt, 1893. Photograph by French archaeologist, Auguste Mariette-Bey La Haute-Egypt, 1893

Edfu Temple, Egypt, 19th century. Artist: AR Grieve
Edfu Temple, Egypt, 19th century. Dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus, the temple was built during the Ptolemaic period between 237 and 57 BC

Figure of the god Horus in the form of a falcon, Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, c251BC-c246BC
Figure of the god Horus in the form of a falcon, Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, Ptolemaic Period, c251 BC-c246 BC

Close up of Pharaoh wearing Double Crown, Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, c251-c246BC
Close up of Pharaoh wearing Double Crown, Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, Ptolemaic Period, c251 BC-c246 BC. The Pharaoh wearing the Double Crown of Upper & Lower Egypt stands between two goddesses

Relief of the Pharaoh between two goddesses, Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, c251BC-c246BC
Relief of the Pharaoh between two goddesses, Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, Ptolemaic Period, c251 BC-c246 BC. The Pharaoh wearing the Double Crown of Upper & Lower Egypt stands between two goddesses

Capitals in the Hypostyle Hall, Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, Ptolemaic Period, c251BC-c246BC
Capitals in the Hypostyle Hall, Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, Ptolemaic Period, c246BC-c251BC

Relief of the goddess Hathor, Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, Ptolemaic Period, c251 BC-c246 BC
Relief sculpture of the goddess Hathor holding the Ankh (symbol of life) before the Pharaoh, Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, Ptolemaic Period, c251 BC-c246 BC

Columns in the Hypostyle Hall, Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, Ptolemaic Period, c251 BC-246 BC

Statue of the god Horus, Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, Ptolemaic Period, c251 BC-c246 BC
Statue of the falcon-headed god Horus, Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, Ptolemaic Period, c251 BC-c246 BC

Lotus capitals, Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, Ptolemaic Period, c251 BC-c246 BC
Lotus capitals on the columns of the temple dedicated to Horus & Hathor, Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, Ptolemaic Period, c251 BC-c246 BC

Relief of Horus (falcon-headed god), Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, c251 BC - c246 BC
Relief of Horus (falcon-headed god), Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, Ptolemaic Period, c251 BC-c246 BC. Horus (falcon-headed god)

Relief of the Pharaoh before Horus, Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, Ptolemaic Period, c251 BC-c246 BC
Relief sculpture of the Pharaoh before Horus (falcon-headed god), Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, Ptolemaic Period, c251 BC-c246 BC

Limestone relief of a scarab beetle and vulture wings under a disk of the sun, Edfu, Egypt

Giant statue of the Ancient Egyptian falcon-headed god Horus, Edfu, Egypt

Interior of the sandstone Temple of Edfu, dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus, Egypt, 1838. Artist: Mitan
Interior of the sandstone Temple of Edfu, dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus, Egypt. The temple was built during the Ptolemaic period between 237 and 57 BC

Sandstone Temple of Edfu, dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus, Egypt, 1838. Artist: Louis Haghe
Sandstone Temple of Edfu, dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus, Egypt, 1838. The temple was built during the Ptolemaic period between 237 and 57 BC

Portico of the sandstone Temple of Edfu dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus, Egypt, 1838. Artist: Louis Haghe
Portico of the sandstone Temple of Edfu dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus, Egypt, 1838. The temple was built during the Ptolemaic period between 237 and 57 BC

Edfu, Nubia, Egypt, 1878. Artist: Felix Bonfils
Edfu, Nubia, Egypt, 1878. Pylon of the Ptolemaic Temple of Horus, built between 237 and 57 BC. From Album of Photographs, Egypt and Nubia, by Felix Bonfils, 1878

Edfu, Nubia, Egypt, 1887. Artist: Henri Bechard
Edfu, Nubia, Egypt, 1887. The Ptolemaic Temple of Horus, built between 237 and 57 BC. From the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Ancient Egypt Map - Thebes

Edfu Colonnade Temple Horus 1950 Egypt Idfū
Edfu. Colonnade of Temple of Horus. 1950, Egypt, Idfū

Thebes southern border Egypt Air view Edfu newer town
Thebes to southern border of Egypt. Air view. Edfu, showing the newer town, Nile, and fields beyond. 1936, Egypt, Idfū

Thebes southern border Egypt Air view Edfu Old town
Thebes to southern border of Egypt. Air view. Edfu. Old town showing Temple of Horus. 1936, Egypt, Idfū

Temple Horus Edfu Egypt 1898 IdfūIdf┼½
Temple of Horus. Edfu, Egypt. 1898, Egypt, Idfū

Egyptian views Temple Horus Edfu Entrance temple
Egyptian views; Temple of Horus, Edfu. Entrance to temple 1900, Egypt, Idfū

Village Pylon Edfu Village et Pylone d Edfou
Village and Pylon of Edfu, Village et Pylone d Edfou; Antonio Beato (English, born Italy, about 1835 - 1906); 1880 - 1889; Albumen silver print

Egyptian views Temple Horus Edfu Colonnade court
Egyptian views Temple of Horus, Edfu. Colonnade in court showing a colossal hawk 1900, Egypt, Idfū

Egyptian views Temple Horus Edfu General view
Egyptian views Temple of Horus, Edfu. General view of Temple of Horus 1900, Egypt, Idfū

Egyptian views Temple Horus Edfu View pylon 1900
Egyptian views Temple of Horus, Edfu. View from pylon 1900, Egypt, Idfū

Overview Temple Edfu Theodule Deveria French
Overview of the Temple of Edfu; Theodule Deveria (French, 1831 - 1871); France; 1859; Albumen silver print

Front View Main Room Temple Edfu Theodule Deveria
Front View of the Main Room of the Temple of Edfu; Theodule Deveria (French, 1831 - 1871); France; 1859; Albumen silver print

Close-up Hieroglyphic Inscriptions Temple Edfu
Close-up of Hieroglyphic Inscriptions (probably of the Temple of Edfu); Theodule Deveria (French, 1831 - 1871); France; 1859 - 1862; Albumen silver print

Edfu View Great Gateway Grand Court Temple Francis Bedford
Edfu - View Through the Great Gateway Into the Grand Court of the Temple of Edfu; Francis Bedford (English, 1815, 1816 - 1894); London, England; 1862; Albumen silver print

Temple Horus Edfu Tabernacle Antonio Beato English
Temple of Horus, Edfu, Tabernacle; Antonio Beato (English, born Italy, about 1835 - 1906); 1860 - 1869; Albumen silver print

Temple Edfu Door Pylon 1850 John Frederick Lewis
The Temple of Edfu: The Door of the Pylon, 1850. John Frederick Lewis (British, 1805-1876). Watercolor (wash and point of brush work) and gouache and graphite

Birth house (mammisi) at Edfu, Egypt
The birth house (mammisi) is part of the temple complex at Edfu, Egypt, and served as a sanctuary for pregnant women worshipping Hathor, the Ancient Egyptian goddess of motherhood and fertility

Ankh. Relief. Temple of Horus. Edfu. Egypt
Egyptian hieroglyph depicting the Ankh. Temple of Horus in Edu. Egypt

Temple of Horus. Columns. Edfu. Egypt
Temple of Horus. Built in the Ptolemaic period between 237 and 57 BC. Columns. Edfu. Egypt

Egypt / Edfu (Edfou)
The tops of the massive decorated columns of the Portico of the Ptolemaic Temple of Horus at Edfu, rise majestically from the enveloping desert sands. Date: 1847

Ancient Egyptian Temple in Edfu
illustration of an ancient Egyptian temple in Edfu

Rabat, Morocco, Old Walls, Boulevard Gourand, Fruit Market
The massive Pylon of the Horus Temple, Edfu, the largest temple dedicated to Horus and Hathor of Dendera - Egypt, Africa. Date: circa 1910s

Anglo-Egyptian War (1882). Emissaries of Arabi Pasha recruiting soldiers among the tribes to fight the British army. In the background, the Temple of Edfu. Engraving, 1882

Egyptian Art. Temple of Kom Ombo. Toth and Horus give sacred
Egyptian Art. Temple of Kom Ombo. Ptolemaic Dynasty. 2nd century B.C. Dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and falcon god Haroeris. Purification

Egypt. Edfu. Temple of Horus. Vulture. Relief
Egypt. Edfu. Temple of Horus. 3rd century B.C. Vulture. Relief

Egypt. Temple of Horus. Relief depicting a sphinx with falco
Egypt. Edfu. Temple of Horus. Relief depicting a sphinx with falcon head and double crown of lotus flowers and goddess Nekhbet with vulture form over lotus flowers

Egypt. Temple of Horus. Relief depicting a beetle. Edfu
Egypt. Edfu. Temple of Horus. Relief with hieroglyphic representation of a beetle. Lagide or Ptolemaic Dynasty

Egypt. Temple of Horus. Relief depicting God Ra
Egypt. Edfu. Temple of Horus. Relief depicting God Ra with falcon head and sun disk

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"Exploring the Majestic Temple of Edfu: A Glimpse into Ancient Egyptian Mythology" Immerse yourself in the captivating world of ancient Egypt as you step foot into the remarkable Temple of Edfu, located in the enchanting city of Edfu, Egypt. This magnificent temple stands as a testament to the rich history and religious beliefs that once thrived in this land. As you enter through its grand entrance, your eyes are immediately drawn to a stunning statue of the falcon, sacred bird of Horus, guarding the gateway. This awe-inspiring sight sets the tone for what lies ahead – an extraordinary journey through time. Inside, intricate bas-reliefs adorn every corner, depicting scenes from Egyptian mythology. On one side stands Goddess Hathor with her graceful presence while on the other side God Horus exudes power and strength. These beautifully carved reliefs offer a glimpse into their divine stories and symbolize their significance within ancient Egyptian culture. Venturing further into this architectural marvel leads you to discover the Sanctuary of Horus – a sacred space where worshippers would pay homage to this revered deity. The air is thick with spirituality as you witness devotees offering prayers and performing rituals that have been passed down through generations. The Temple itself is an astonishing feat of engineering and design. Built during Egypt's Victorian period by Ptolemy III and completed under Ptolemy XII's reign, it showcases exceptional craftsmanship that has stood against time for centuries. Its grandeur leaves visitors spellbound as they marvel at its colossal columns reaching towards heaven. Every inch tells a story; every detail whispers secrets from long ago. As you gaze upon each relief depicting gods and goddesses engaged in epic battles or engaging in acts of creation, you can't help but feel connected to these ancient legends that shaped civilizations. The Great Temple at Edfu serves not only as an archaeological treasure but also as a gateway to understanding the profound spiritual beliefs of ancient Egyptians.