The Temple of Edfu is an ancient Egyptian religious site situated at the west bank of the Nile in Edfu, Egypt. It remains one of the most well-preserved shrines in Egypt, with the temple being dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus. You can expect to see many such statues depicting Horus, although quite a number of them have been worn out as a result of time. After all, the temple was built between 237 and 57 BC. The hieroglyphic carvings on the exterior of the temple give visitors insight into the language, myths and religious processions during the Greco-Roman era in ancient Egypt. The temple’s inscriptions also shed light on how it was constructed and the mythical interpretation of this temple and the other ones on the Island of Creation. Besides the history lessons, the temple also plays a highly central role to the ancient Egyptian religion. As the largest one dedicated to Horus, it was the centre for religious processions and festivals held in the god’s honour. Interestingly enough, the architecture of the temple served as an inspiration for the Temple Works located in Leeds, Britain too!