Crocodile Museum, Nubia Travel Guide

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Discover the ancient Egyptian reverence for crocodiles at the Crocodile Museum near Aswan's Kom Ombo Temple.

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Located next to the Kom Ombo Temple, north of Aswan, the Crocodile Museum displays mummified crocodiles and artifacts related to the crocodile-headed god Sobek, offering insights into ancient Egyptian reverence for these creatures.

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FW3H+636, Draw, Nagoa Ash Shatb, Aswan Governorate, 1281301, EG
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Monday 7 am-9 pm
Tuesday 7 am-9 pm
Wednesday 7 am-9 pm
Thursday 7 am-9 pm
Friday 7 am-9 pm
Saturday 7 am-9 pm
Sunday 7 am-9 pm

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Visit early to avoid crowds and have a more intimate experience with the exhibits.
The museum is open daily from 7 AM to 9 PM, making it a flexible addition to your itinerary.
The entrance ticket for the Crocodile Museum is included in the Kom Ombo Temple ticket.

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Getting There

Taxi

From Aswan, taxis are readily available to take you to the Kom Ombo Temple, where the Crocodile Museum is located. Negotiate the fare before starting your journey. A typical taxi ride from Aswan to Kom Ombo costs approximately 150-200 EGP. The journey takes around 45 minutes.
Public Transport

Local buses and trains connect Aswan to Kom Ombo. Take a local bus or train towards Kom Ombo. From the Kom Ombo station, the temple and museum are a short walk away. Bus fares are very affordable, typically costing only a few Egyptian pounds. Train tickets range depending on the class.

Discover more about Crocodile Museum

The Crocodile Museum, situated near the Temple of Kom Ombo, north of Aswan, opened in 2012 to highlight the importance of the crocodile-headed god Sobek in ancient Egyptian culture. The museum's main hall features mummified Nile crocodiles, ranging in size from 2 to 4.30 meters, showcasing the sacred status of these animals.In addition to the mummies, the museum displays crocodile fetuses, eyes, and golden and ivory teeth from mummified crocodiles. Statues of Sobek in various sizes and a tomb model simulating discoveries from the Shutb cemetery are also exhibited, illustrating ancient burial methods. Excavations in the Al-Shutb area revealed a complete cemetery used from the Middle Kingdom until the Greco-Roman period, where nearly 80 crocodiles were buried.Sobek, the crocodile-headed god, was primarily worshipped in the Fayoum and Kom Ombo regions. He was considered a creator god, a master of the universe, and a protector of mankind. Ancient Egyptians revered crocodiles for their strength and ability to capture prey, mummifying them with the same precision as royalty. The museum provides a unique opportunity to delve into the intersection of ancient Egyptian religion and natural history.