The Crocodile Mummies of Kom Ombo #egypt #sobek These are the crocodile mummies of Kom Ombo. Located in upper Egypt, The temple of Kom Ombo is dedicated to Sobek. The Egyptian crocodile god. The Crocodiles were considered sacred animals and were chosen with care for the mummification process. The chosen crocodile would be killed and its organs removed. Then, its body was cleaned and purified and the crocodile’s body was dried using natron, to remove moisture. Afterwards, the crocodile would be w

The Crocodile Museum in Kom Ombo Egypt

The crocodile museumlocated next to Kom Ombo temple #sam_mayfair #Travel #SoloTravel #Egyptology #Archaeology #AncientHistory #GuidedTours #crocodile #Aswan | Sam Mayfair