The Sphinx statue of Kom Ombo Temple

The Sphinx statue of 

Kom Ombo Temple

Dating back to the Ptolemaic dynasty between 305 and 30 BC. Egyptian archaeologists have made a remarkable discovery Archaeological evidence partially destroyed by floods and earthquakes reveals significant remnants of its beauty dating back to the Ptolemaic period 305-30 BC and offering insights into two unique temples a key finding is the sandstone sphinx at the Kom Ombo Temple in Aswan Egypt This sandstone sphinx possibly related to Ptolemy V was discovered by Egyptian archaeologists in 2018 during groundwater level control operations at the temple site in Aswan

The sphinx was found while draining water from the temple of Pharaoh Kom Ombo, near the southern city sometime after the conquests of Alexander the Great as other bas-reliefs depicting him were found nearby Kom Ombo a unique temple dedicated to two gods Sobek and Horus, may have served as a protective monument or an object of worship playing a role in and being part of past festival celebrations. Featuring a human head and a lion's body the Sphinx is a symbol of power and protection reflecting 

Kom Ombo's long history and the Ptolemaic rule in Egypt the newly discovered sandstone Sphinx, believed to be over 2,000 years old provides significant historical context to the unique twin temples dedicated to the gods Sobek and Horus Kom Ombo's unique feature is its twin temples with two symmetrical entrances courtyards and halls Other notable features include carvings of ancient medical instruments a sacred well and a crocodile museum displaying mummified crocodiles Ptolemaic pharaohs often appear in bas-reliefs in various temples particularly the Temple of Philae.