Construction of the Temple of Khnum, the ram-headed creator god who fashioned humankind on his potter’s wheel, was begun by Ptolemy VI Philometor (180–45 BC). The Romans added the hypostyle hall, the only part of the temple that is excavated and can be visited today, with well-preserved carvings from as late as the 3rd century AD. The Temple of Khnum today sits in a 9m-deep pit, which represents 15 centuries of desert sand and debris, accumulated since it was abandoned during the Roman period. Most of the temple, similar in size to the temples of Edfu and Dendara, is still covered by the old town of Esna. A quay connecting the temple to the Nile was built by Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius (AD 161–180).

Edfu Temple (Temple of Horus) is one of Egypt's most complete and best-preserved ancient temples, located on the Nile's west bank, built by Ptolemaic kings (237-57 BCE) dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus, showcasing traditional Egyptian architecture despite Greek rule, and known for its intact pylons, courts, hypostyle halls, and detailed reliefs, serving as a key stop for Nile river cruises.

Kom Ombo Temple – Where Gods Meet - Basma Hotel AswanThe Temple of Kom Ombo, north of Aswan, Egypt, is a unique symmetrical "double temple" dedicated to two gods: Sobek (the crocodile god) and Horus the Elder (falcon-headed). Built during the Ptolemaic era (c. 180–47 BC) and later Roman period, its design features twin entrances, halls, and sanctuaries. A highlight is the nearby Crocodile Museum with mummified crocodiles, plus unique reliefs showing ancient surgical tools, making it a popular stop on Nile cruises.