Kom Ombo - Temple of Suchos and Haroeris Hypostyle Hall

Two doorways lead into the Hypostyle Hall, the roof of which (lower than that of the vestibule) was supported on ten papyrus columns with floral capitals.

On the column shafts Euergetes is depicted making offerings to various gods. The reliefs on the walls show him in converse with the gods. Note particularly the relief on the left hand (north) wall: the falcon headed Haroeris presenting to the King, behind whom are his sister Cleopatra VII and his wife Cleopatra, the curved sword of victory and the hieroglyph for eternal life. Between the doors from the vestibule is the sacred crocodile of Ombos. Between the doors leading into the rear part of the temple are reliefs of Euergetes II's elder brother Philometor making an offering to