Sail down the Nile to the stunning, perfectly preserved Temple of Edfu, dedicated to the falcon god Horus. Then, discover the ...

Crocodiles have been crawling around the Earth much longer than humans have. In ancient Egypt, they were revered creatures that were sometimes used in ritual sacrifice to the crocodile god Sobek and ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Ancient Egyptians regularly mummified crocodiles in elaborate ceremonies in dedication to their crocodile ...

Join us on a thrilling journey to Kom Ombo, one of Egypt’s most unusual temples—home to the crocodile god Sobek. Explore its ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. From NMNH Exhibit Hall "Eternal Life ...

Crocodiles were sacrificed to act as intermediaries between humans and the ancient Egyptian deity Sobek, a god associated with fertility and often depicted as a crocodile. Research at an ancient ...