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enemy of Horus. According to legend, Sobek resided
                                                            at Kom Ombo because of the enormous numbers of
                                                            crocodiles that swarmed here in the Nile. Villagers built
                                                            the temple and worshiped Sobek so the crocodiles
                                                            would not attack them. Captive crocodiles resided in
                                                            the temple, and many of the house crocodiles were
                                                            mummified. Some are on display at the crocodile mu-
                                                            seum near the dock.
                                                              As we explored the temple, Mohamed paused before
                                                            one of the beautify carved reliefs that told stories about



                                                             Beautiful but flawed relief showing
                                                             the crocodile god on a temple wall.
                                                             Bottom: Reliefs and hieroglyphics
                                                             showing medical instruments and
                                                             methods thousands of years ago.
























































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