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Details
In Egypt- Where to see it
- In situ — Kom Ombo
- Found at
- Kom Ombo
- Type
- object
- Source
- Egyptian Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities
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About this object
The site gets its name from Arabic kum ‘mound’, a term found in the names of many archaeological sites, and ‘Ombo’, which ultimately derives from ancient Egyptian Nubt, interpreted as meaning ‘the golden (city).’ The city’s temple is dedica
Current location
In situ — Kom Ombo
Provenance
The site gets its name from Arabic kum ‘mound’, a term found in the names of many archaeological sites, and ‘Ombo’, which ultimately derives from ancient Egyptian Nubt, interpreted as meaning ‘the golden (city).’ The city’s temple is dedica
Sourcing
Egyptian Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities (egymonuments.gov.eg) · Phase 0 draft — pending Egyptologist review
Citations
- · https://egymonuments.gov.eg/en/monuments/kom-ombo-temple/
- · https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temple_of_Kom_Ombo
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