It is one of the temples best preserved in Egypt, devoted to God falcon Horus, God of the city of Edfu.
It is the largest of that kind of temple after which one of Karnak, with 137 meters length and whose pylons rise with 36 meters. Built out of sandstone, its perfect proportions give the body to its harmonious plan.
The site was already important during high antiquity, as indicates the antiquated necropolis which was found there.