Edfu Collection (page 3)

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

Egypt. Temple of Horus. Relief depicting a Ptolemaic pharaoh
Egypt. Edfu. Temple of Horus. Relief depicting a Ptolemaic pharaoh offering to the gods a small sphinx

Egypt. Temple of Horus. Relief depicting an egyptian deity g
Egypt. Edfu. Temple of Horus. Relief depicting an egyptian deity giving the key of life, ankh, to the Pharaoh

Egypt. Temple of Horus. Relief depicting the jackal-headed G
Egypt. Edfu. Temple of Horus. Relief depicting the jackal-headed God Anubis

War in Egypt. The emissaries of Arabi Pasha recruiting soldiers among the tribes to fight against the British. In the background Temple of Horus at Edfu. Colored engraving from 1882

Relief depicting gods Horus and Thoth blessing a Ptolemaic pharaoh. Temple of Horus. Edfu. Egypt

Reliefs representing a falcon-headed sphinx. Temple of Horus. Edfu. Egypt

Pharaoh before gods. Edfu. Egypt
Temple of Horus. Pharaoh before gods. Main entrance. First pylon. Detail. Edfu. Egypt

Temple of Horus. Pylon entrance. Edfu. Egypt
Temple of Horus. Built in the Ptolemaic period between 237 and 57 BC. Pylon at the front of the temple.. Edfu. Egypt

Horus. Egypt
Statue of Horus. Temple of Horus. Edfu. Egypt

The pharaoh Ptolemy XII Neo Dionysos Edfu. Egypt
Temple of Horus. The pharaoh Ptolemy XII Neo Dionysos. Main entrance. First pylon. Detail. Edfu. Egypt

Horus. Edfu. Egypt
Temple of Horus. God Horus with double crown. Main entrance. First pylon. Detail. Edfu. Egypt

God Horus and goddess Hathor. Edfu. Egypt
Temple of Horus. God Horus and goddess Hathor with double crown. Main entrance. First pylon. Detail. Edfu. Egypt

Edfu (Edfou) / Egypt
A view toward the massive entrance pylon at the Ptolemaic Temple of Horus at Edfu. The pylon, constructed between 237 an 57 B.C.E. is covered with relief carvings Date: 1847

Temple of Horus at Edfu, Egypt
Temple of Horus at Edfu. Granite statue of Horus the hawk god wearing the combined crowns of Upper and Lower Egypt. 1961. Date: 1961

War in Egypt. The emissaries of Arabi Pasha recruiting soldiers among the tribes to fight against the British. In the background Temple of Horus at Edfu. Colored engraving from 1882

Ancient Egyptian city with temple
Illustration of a Ancient Egyptian city with temple

Temple of Edfu
Antique illustration of a Temple of Edfu

MARIETTE-BEY: HORUS TEMPLE. Temple of Horus at Idfu, Egypt. Photograph, 1878, by Auguste Mariette-Bey

EGYPT: TEMPLE OF HORUS. The Temple of Horus at Edfu. Photograph, c1876, by Felix Bonfils

Columns in the Hypostyle Hall, Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Hieroglyphs in the Hypostyle Hall, Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Relief depicting the Goddess Hathor, Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Relief depicting the God Horus on left and the Goddess Hathor on right, Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Relief depicting the God Anubis, Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Relief of a Priest, Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Relief depicting Horus on left, Pylon, Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Relief depicting the Pharaoh slaying enemies, Pylon, Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Granite falcons, Pylon, Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

The Temple of Edfu, 1855. : lithograph after watercolour by Lord Wharncliffe c1855
The Temple of Edfu, 1855.: lithograph after watercolour by Lord Wharncliffe c1855. Egypt

Temple of Edfu, dedicated to the Ancient Egyptian falcon-headed god Horus. Photographed in 1860s during work of Auguste Mariette-Bey (1821-1881)

Scarab beetle and vulture wings under disk of the sun. Limestone relief, Edfu

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

Portico of the sandstone Temple of Edfu (Idfu or Behdet) dedicated to falcon-headed god Horus. Lithograph after watercolour by Scottish artist David Roberts (1796-1864) dated 28 November 1838

Sandstone Temple of Edfu (Idfu or Behdet), Upper Egypt, dedicated to falcon-headed god Horus. Watercolour by Scottish artist David Roberts (1796-1864). Victoria & Albert Museum, London

Egypt, Aswan Governorate, Edfu, Temple of Horus, Entrance and pylon
Egypt - Idfu (Edfu). Temple of Horus. Entrance and pylon

Egypt - Edfu. Ptolemaic era (305 b. c. -30 b. c. ). Temple of Horus. Pronaos
Egypt - Edfu. Ptolemaic era (305 b.C. -30 b.C.). Temple of Horus. Pronaos, statue of God Horus as falcon wearing the double crown of Egypt

Egypt, Edfu, Temple of Horus, pronaos with statue of god Horus in form of hawk surrounded by double crown
Egypt - Edfu - Temple of Horus. The pronaos with a statue of the god Horus in the form of a hawk surrounded by the double crown. Ptolemaic Period

Temple of Horus. EGYPT. QUENA. Edfu. Temple of Horus (237-57 BC), Ptolemaic Dinasty. Egyptian art. Ptolemaic period

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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.