It lies in Edfu town, 123 km north of Aswan on the west bank of the Nile. It dales back to the Ptolemaic period. It was dedicated to the worship of god Horus represented as a falcon. It is one of the most beautiful Egyptian temples, distinguished by its huge splendid structure that blends Pharaonie and Greek architecture. Its grandeur competes with Luxor Temples. It is the second largest temple after Karnak. It also houses the Nilometer and a huge pylon at the entrance. It was discovered in 1860 by the famous archaeologist Mariette. On its walls are reliefs which  depict  the  history  of Ptolemies  and   reflect  religious belief and art style of the period.