EDFU -- Edfu Temple

 We docked last night in Edfu. 

We have a fairly light day today with only one temple this morning, but a temple magnificently preserved!



Edfu is one of Egypt’s most complete ancient temples, buried 9 meters below street level, and preserved under desert sands for 2,000 years. 



From our ship,our motor coach took us for a scenic drive through the village streets, catching glimpses of local life. Upon arrival at the Temple of Horus at Edfu, built between 237 and 57 BC, we instantly marveled at the pair of black granite statues of Horus, the falcon god to whom the temple is dedicated. 










Then into the colonnaded courtyard past hieroglyphics and rows of lotus columns into two halls, whose side chambers stored offerings to the gods.Our guide pointed out the stairway leading to the roof. During an annual New Year’s festival, priests carried a statue of Horus to the roof so it could be revitalized by the year’s first sun. A replica of Horus’s sacred boat is located in the sanctuary


HORUS

Look how well the colors are preserved in this archway

Diminishing archways to the Holy of Holies




















We're sailing back to Luxor and ending our Nile River Cruise.  What an adventure -- exhausting to say the least -- but worth every precious moment!  


See you in Cairo tomorrow for our finale!

Comments

  1. ReneeApril 24, 2025 at 5:20 AM

    I love the Horus falcon statues! I hope that it isn't too hot and you get to enjoy the afternoon on the sundeck today !

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  2. SylviaApril 24, 2025 at 8:15 AM

    It looks very hot...hope not!! What a trip!!

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  3. AlyssaApril 24, 2025 at 12:10 PM

    Incredible how these have lasted and been so well preserved for millennia! Have fun as you head back to Cairo. Miss you 😘

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