Sobek Collection

Egyptian God Sobek
illustration of a Egyptian God Sobek

Crocodile God Sobek, Wall Reliefs, Temple of Sobek and Haroeris, Kom Ombo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Pharaoh Amenhotep III (Amenophis III), Sobek Temple, Dakamsha, Egypt, c1380 BC
Pharaoh Amenhotep III (Amenophis III), Sobek Temple, Dakamsha near Luxor, Egypt, 18th Dynasty. Amenhotep reigned between 1403 BC and 1365 BC

Statuette of Sobek, Egypt, Late Period, Dynasty 26-30 (664-332 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Statuette of Sobek, Egypt, Late Period, Dynasty 26-30 (664-332 BCE)

Ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses (engraving)
3646972 Ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses)

Relief depicting the Pharaoh Nectanebo (380-62 BC) giving offerings to gods, Late Period (stone)
ALI153796 Relief depicting the Pharaoh Nectanebo (380-62 BC) giving offerings to gods, Late Period (stone) by Egyptian 30th Dynasty (380-343 BC); Museo Civico Archeologico, Bologna, Italy; Alinari

RELIGION / EGYPT / SOBEK
The crocodile-headed god who symbolises the might of the pharaohs : the strength and swiftness of the crocodile are appropriate to the ruler of the country

Gods Sobek on left and Horus on right, Tomb of Ramses III, KV11, Valley of the Kings, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Luxor, Thebes, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Engraving Pharaoh with egyptian Goddess Sobek
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Temple of Sobek and Horuss at Kom Ombo, Egypt, 19th century. Artist: David Roberts
Temple of Sobek and Horus at Kom Ombo, Egypt, 19th century. From Egypt and Nubia, Vol 2, by David Roberts

Temple of Kom Ombo, Egypt, c1899. Artist: The Fine Art Photographers Co
Temple of Kom Ombo, Egypt, c1899. Kom Ombo is actually two temples consisting of a Temple to Sobek and a Temple of Haroeris

Temple entrance, Kom Ombo, Egypt, c1890. Artist: Newton & Co
Temple entrance, Kom Ombo, Egypt, c1890. Kom Ombo is actually two temples consisting of a Temple to Sobek and a Temple of Haroeris

Temple of Kom Ombo, Egypt, c1890. Artist: Newton & Co
Temple of Kom Ombo, Egypt, c1890. Kom Ombo is actually two temples consisting of a Temple to Sobek and a Temple of Haroeris

Hieroglyphic relief, Temple of Kom Ombo, Egypt, 20th Century
Hieroglyphs, Temple of Kom-Ombo, Luxor, Egypt, 20th Century. Kom Ombo is actually two temples consisting of a Temple to Sobek and a Temple of Haroeris

Temple of Sobek and Haroeris at Kom Ombo, 19th century. Artist: David Roberts
Temple of Sobek and Haroeris at Kom Ombo, 19th century. From Egypt and Nubia, Volume 2

Ruins of the Temple of Kom Ombo, 19th century. Artist: David Roberts
Ruins of the Temple of Kom Ombo, 19th century. From Egypt and Nubia, Volume 1

Egyptian faience statuette of Sobek
Bronze Ptolemaic figure of the egyptian crocodile-god Sobek, c600BC. He wears an atef crown. From the British Museums collection

The crocodile-god Sobek with Pharaoh Amenhotep III, Sobek Temple, Dakamsha, Egypt, c1380 BC
The crocodile-god Sobek (Sebek) with Pharaoh Amenhotep III, Sobek Temple, Dakamsha near Luxor, Egypt, 18th Dynasty. Amenophis III reigned between 1403 BC and 1365 BC

Egyptian Crocodile God of Fayum, Egypt, c1850BC. Sobek in Greek, Suchos and from Latin Suchus, was an ancient Egyptian deity with a complex and fluid nature

Statue of Amenhotep III (Neb-Maat-Ra) and Sobek c. 1390-1352
Statue of Amenhotep III (Neb-Maat-Ra) and Sobek c.1390-1352 BC. Carved from Calcite (Egyptian Alabaster). Found in the Sobek temple at Dahamsha

Stele. Offerings to the god Sobek (Crocodile God). Egypt
Egyptian Art. Stele. Offerings to the god Sobek (Crocodile God). From the Temple of Sobek in Dahamshe. 18th Dynasty. New Kingdom. Luxor Museum. Egypt

Papyrus Scroll of Girl and Crocodile
21st Dynasty papyrus scroll showing a girl and a crocodile (Sobek) drinking from the Nile below a hieroglyphic inscription. Egyptian National Museum, Cairo

Egyptian Art. Temple of Kom Ombo. The god Sobek wearing shut
Egyptian Art. Temple of Kom Ombo. Ptolemaic Dynasty. 2nd century B.C. Dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and falcon god Haroeris. Relief depicting the god Sobek wearing shuty crown

Temples of Sobek and Haroeris. 2nd-1st c. BC. EGYPT. Kawm Umbu. Temple of Kom Ombo (dedicated to Haroeris and Sobek). Relief depicting surgical instruments. Egyptian art. Ptolemaic period

Amenhotep III. Egyptian art
Amenhotep III and God Sobek. s.XIV BC. 18th dinasty. Egyptian art. New Kingdom. Sculpture on rock. EGYPT. QUENA. Luxor. Luxor Museum

EGYPT: KOM OMBO TEMPLE. Ruins of the Temple of Kom Ombo, 2nd century B.C. on the Nile River 50 kilometers north of Aswan. Photograph by Henry Cammas, c1860

EGYPT: OMBOS, c1875. Ruins of the Temple of Sobek and Haroeris, 2nd century B. C
EGYPT: OMBOS, c1875. Ruins of the Temple of Sobek and Haroeris, 2nd century B.C. at Ombos, Egypt, on the Nile River 50 kilometers north of Aswan. Photograph, c1875

Bas-relief of the Gods Sobek on right and Horus on left, Temple of Haroeris and Sobek, Kom Ombo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Kom Ombo, November 1838. Lithograph of 1856 after David Roberts (1796-1864) Scottish artist and orientalist. Temple on Nile 30 miles north of Aswan, Egypt, built 332 BC-395 AD

Limestone stele of the High Priest of Sobek, from the Temple of Sobek at Dahamcha
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Limestone stele of the High Priest of Sobek, Pia (1450-1400 b.C.). From the Temple of Sobek at Dahamcha

Egyptian civilization, Statue depicting crocodile god Sobek (Sebek) with Pharaoh Amenhotep III ( New Kingdom)
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Statue depicting the crocodile god Sobek (Sebek) with the Pharaoh Amenhotep III. From Armant

Egypt, Kom Ombo. Egyptian gods Sobek, the crocodile and Isis, mother of life on a wall relief of Kom Ombo Temple, Egypt

Bas relief, Temple of Sobek and Haroeris, Kom Ombo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Ptolemaic temple of Haroeris and Suchos (Horus and Sobek), Kom Ombo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Temple of Sobek and Horus, Kom Ombo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Detail of relief carving of the crocodile god, Kom Ombo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Pillars in the temple of Sobek and Horus, Kom Ombo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Forecourt and pylon, Temple of Sobek and Haroeris, archaeological site, Kom Ombo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

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"Sobek: The Mighty Egyptian God of Crocodiles and Fertility" In the ancient land of Egypt, amidst the sands of time, stood a deity revered by many - Sobek, the powerful god associated with crocodiles and fertility. From statues to wall reliefs, his presence was felt throughout the kingdom. One remarkable depiction can be found in the statue of Amenhotep III (Neb-Maat-Ra) and Sobek. Created during c. 1390-1352 BCE, this masterpiece showcases the pharaoh offering his devotion to this fearsome yet benevolent deity. The Temple and Haroeris in Kom Ombo is another testament to his significance. Adorned with intricate wall reliefs depicting scenes from ancient mythology, it served as a sacred sanctuary where worshippers paid homage to both Sobek and Horus. Stele bearing offerings dedicated to Sobek further exemplify his importance in Egyptian culture. These stone slabs were inscribed with prayers and gifts for this mighty crocodile god who was believed to bring protection and prosperity. Even on papyrus scrolls, tales involving Sobek unfolded before our eyes. One such scroll tells the story of a girl's encounter with a crocodile - an intriguing narrative that highlights both fear and reverence towards this divine creature. A small statuette dating back to Dynasty 26-30 (664-332 BCE) depicts an enigmatic image of Sobek. Crafted by unknown hands, it serves as a reminder that even through different periods in history, people continued their devotion towards this formidable deity. Sobek's influence extended beyond individual worship; he held a significant place among other gods as well. Ancient engravings depict him alongside various deities like Horus - showcasing their collective power within religious beliefs. Pharaohs themselves recognized the mightiness too.