Talking Pyramids

Located at Edfu is the temple of Horus, the second largest temple in Egypt, second only to Karnak temple. The huge grand pylons of temple measure 250 ft across and 100 ft high. At the entrance to the inner court of the temple is a large granite statue of the god in the form of a falcon. Behind the statue can be seen reliefs depicting the deification of Horus in his humanoid form which have been mutilated.

Statue of Horus at Edfu by Obofaman_com

Temple of Horus statue at Edfu by vfowler

Two more statues of Horus stand either side of the temple’s entrance (click on image for larger view).

Edfu Temple by Argenberg

Statue of Horus by obokaman_com CC By NC SA 2.0
Temple of Horus statue at Edfu by vfolwer CC By NC 2.0
Edfu Temple by Argenberg CC By 2.0

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