Medinet Maadi

Medinet Maadi is an archaeological site with an ancient temple in Faiyum, Egypt, featuring interior chambers built from dark sandstone. The entrance leads through a two-column portico to a sanctuary containing three shrines positioned at the rear.

The temple was built during the 12th Dynasty under Kings Amenemhat III and IV as a Middle Kingdom work. The site received additional modifications during the Ptolemaic period centuries later.

The temple was a place of worship for three deities: Sobek the crocodile god, Renenutet the harvest goddess, and Horus of Shedet. This divine triad reflected the spiritual beliefs of the time and shaped religious life in the area.

The complex is located in an accessible area and offers a visitor center and eco-lodge for information and rest. Visitors should bring shade and water, and arriving in early morning or late afternoon helps avoid intense heat.

Archaeologists discovered a crocodile nursery on the north side of the temple courtyard containing eggs at various stages of development. This finding shows how ancient Egypt cared for animals within sacred spaces and honored their religious significance.