Full episode available at: [ Ссылка ] Venturing into the desert westward from the Nile, we discover the ancient city of Crocodopolis, where worship of the mighty crocodile god Sobek flourished. Inland from Cairo, Fayoum oasis, once thriving from Nile floods, now hosts Lake Karun, once teeming with crocodiles during Pharonic times. This valley, rich in crocodiles, prompted the construction of a temple to Sobek. Though the Nile's course has changed, canals still sustain the area's agriculture. Legends tell of Menes, first Egyptian king, saved by a crocodile, leading to the city's founding. Crocodile worship, deeply ingrained, sought to appease Sobek for fertility and protection during Nile floods. Herodotus described the lavish rituals, adorning sacred crocodiles with jewels. Today, Crocodopolis lies in ruins, but excavations hint at its ancient splendor, preserving the legacy of Sobek's worship.

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