Section 07, Detail MEXICOUTEA

The Temple of Horus

The Temple of Horus is located in the city of Edfu near the banks of the river Nile. It is one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt.

Completed in 57 BC, it is a shrine to the falcon-headed god, Horus. Carvings on the wall reveal many details about the culture of Egypt thousands of years ago.

In ancient times, the temple was the center of sacred festivals. Today, it is a major tourist attraction. Millions of people visit Edfu every year.

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Look for a sacred boat resting on a pedestal. There is a secret passageway below it. If you press on one of the panels of the pedestal, it will swing inward to reveal a ramp. This leads to a hidden tomb directly below the Temple of Horus.

These secret chambers were built five thousand years before the Temple of Horus. The Ptolemaic Egyptians didn’t even know about this tomb.

There is no natural light inside. You will have to bring your own lamp. The hallways, rooms, and everything in them have remained undisturbed since they were built—until very recently.