Horus Temple, Mountain summit in Grand Canyon, United States
Horus Temple is a mountain peak in the Grand Canyon rising to about 6,150 feet (1,875 meters) above sea level. The summit displays layers of different rock types including sandstone, shale, siltstone, mudstone, and limestone stacked on top of each other.
The peak was named after the Egyptian sky god Horus and documented in N.H. Darton's 1917 publication about the Grand Canyon. This naming reflected an early practice of giving mythological names to the canyon's prominent geological formations.
The summit forms part of a three-peak alignment southwest of Shiva Temple, reflecting the geological heritage of the American Southwest.
Access is mainly through hiking trails within Grand Canyon National Park that follow strict safety guidelines. Check with park rangers and follow regulations before attempting hikes to viewpoints around the peak.
The peak features a distinctive flat platform running north to south, made of reddish rock from the Supai Group with Esplanade Sandstone on top. This colored formation stands out clearly from the lighter layers below and makes the summit recognizable from many viewpoints.
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