Idfu Collection

Temple of Horus, Edfu, 1842-44. Creator: Joseph Philibert Girault De Prangey
Temple of Horus, Edfu, 1842-44

Temple of Edfu, 1867. Creator: Gustave Le Gray
Temple of Edfu, 1867

Entrance to the temple at Edfu, Egypt, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Entrance to the temple at Edfu, Egypt, 1898. The Temple of Horus at Edfu on the River Nile was built between 237 and 57 BC. Eingang in der Tempel von Edfu

Temple of Edfu, ancient Apollinopolis, Upper Egypt, 19th century. Artist: David Roberts
Temple of Edfu, ancient Apollinopolis, Upper 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

View from under the Portico of Temple of Edfou, Upper Egypt, 1846. Plate 32 from Vol 1 of Egypt and Nubia by David Roberts

The holy of holies and shrine for the divine image, Temple of Edfu, Egypt, 1905. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
The holy of holies and shrine for the divine image, Temple of Edfu, Egypt, 1905. We are now standing where only the King and High Priest were allowed to enter

The wonderfully preserved temple at Edfu, Egypt, 1905. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
The wonderfully preserved temple at Edfu, Egypt, 1905. At our feet is the first court; you notice on the right the colonnade of the portico which surrounds the court. Behind is the vestibule

Ruins of the Temple at Apollinopolis Magna or Edfu, Egypt, 1804. Artist: J Pass
Ruins of the Temple at Apollinopolis Magna or Edfu, Egypt, 1804

The pylon and court of the temple of Horus at Edfu, Egypt, 1900. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
The pylon and court of the temple of Horus at Edfu, Egypt, 1900....this present building was begun by Ptolemy III in 237 BC. and completed as it in now in 57 BC. It is constructed of sandstone

Columns, Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, 20th Century. Dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus, the temple of Edfu was built during the Ptolemaic period between 237 and 57 BC

Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, 20th Century. Dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus, the temple of Edfu was built during the Ptolemaic period between 237 and 57 BC

The Temple at Apollinopolis Magna, Etfu (Edfu), Egypt, c1808. Artist: Baltard
The Temple at Apollinopolis Magna, Etfu (Edfu), Egypt, c1808. Dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus, the temple of Edfu was built during the Ptolemaic period between 237 and 57 BC

The Temple and interior of Apollinopolis at Etfou (Edfu), Egypt, c1808. Artist: Baltard
The Temple and interior of Apollinopolis at Etfou (Edfu), Egypt, c1808. Dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus, the temple of Edfu was built during the Ptolemaic period between 237 and 57 BC

Apollinopolis Magna (Edfu Temple), Egypt, 1802. Artist: Vivant Denon
Apollinopolis Magna (Edfu Temple), Egypt, 1802. Dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus, the temple of Edfu was built during the Ptolemaic period between 237 and 57 BC

Temple facade and interior, Edfu, Egypt, 1841. Artist: Himley
Temple facade and interior, Edfu, Egypt, 1841. From the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France

Temple facade, Edfu, Egypt, 19th century. Artist: Langaki
Temple facade, 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 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

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

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

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

Temple of Horus, Idfu, Aswan, Egypt

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"Discover the Magnificent Temple of Horus in Edfu, Egypt" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the ancient wonders of Edfu, Egypt. The Temple of Horus, also known as the Temple of Edfu, is a breathtaking masterpiece that has captivated visitors for centuries. Dating back to the mid-19th century, this temple has been captured by talented artists and photographers throughout history. Joseph Philibert Girault De Prangey, Gustave Le Gray, Christian Wilhelm Allers, David Roberts - all have sought to preserve its beauty through their art. From every angle and perspective, these artistic renditions showcase the grandeur and intricate details of this architectural marvel. Whether it's viewing the temple from under its majestic portico or admiring its wonderfully preserved state from afar, each depiction transports you to a different era. The holy of holies and shrine for the divine image within the temple are depicted with reverence by Underwood & Underwood in 1905. Their photographs capture not only the physical structure but also evoke a sense of spirituality that still lingers within these ancient walls. Even earlier depictions like J Pass' artwork from 1804 remind us that even then people were fascinated by this historical site. The ruins at Apollinopolis Magna (Edfu) stand as a testament to both human ingenuity and nature's relentless passage of time. The pylon and court portrayed by Underwood & Underwood in 1900 give us an idea of what it must have felt like to walk through those massive gates into an awe-inspiring courtyard filled with columns reaching towards the sky. Speaking of columns - they are undoubtedly one of the most striking features showcased across various artworks spanning different centuries. These towering structures serve as reminders not only of ancient Egyptian craftsmanship but also symbolize strength and endurance throughout history.