TEMPLE OF HORUS (EXTERIOR)

Horus, shown here in falcon form wearing the double crown of upper and lower Egypt. A pair of these impressive statues originally flanked the entry into the temple; only one remains intact.

TEMPLE OF HORUS (EXTERIOR)

The front facade of the temple from the courtyard. Photo courtesy of Jack Dodge.

TEMPLE OF HORUS (INTERIOR) - SOLAR BARQUE

A model of the solar barge that traditionally contained a golden statue of Horus inside a special shrine that was ceremonially carried by the priests in procession.

TEMPLE OF HORUS (INTERIOR) - GRANITE ALTAR INSIDE THE HOLY OF HOLIES

The altar upon which rests the solar barque of Horus.

TEMPLE OF HORUS (INTERIOR) - GRANITE SHRINE INSIDE THE HOLY OF HOLIES

The polished granite shrine that probably originally contained a golden statue of Horus.