Temple of Kom Ombo Entry Ticket

The Temple of Kom Ombo is a late Ptolemaic temple complex on the Nile, best known for its unusual double dedication to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder. Construction began under Ptolemy VI Philometor in the 2nd century BCE and continued in later Ptolemaic and Roman periods, which is why the temple contains both Egyptian religious forms and Greco-Roman additions.

The monument is arranged symmetrically, with two parallel entrances, courtyards, halls, and sanctuaries laid out on a mirrored axis. Visitors can identify the twin sanctuaries, reliefs of surgical instruments, a raised mammisi, and the remains of a nilometer, which was used to measure Nile flood levels. Crocodile mummies and related cult material are associated with the site’s Sobek tradition and are commonly referenced in interpretive displays.

This ticket grants single admission to the temple complex at the main entrance gate. It does not include any private transportation, audio guide unless separately arranged, or special access to premium areas that may require an additional fee. Kom Ombo is often visited as a short stop because the compact site can usually be seen in about 45 to 90 minutes.

Opening hours can vary by season and official site policy, so visitors should check current times before arrival or plan to arrive early in the day. The site is exposed and open-air, so the best visiting conditions are usually outside the midday heat, especially in summer months.