Outer Areas Kom Ombo Temple - Temples - The Buildings - Builders & Buildings The Pylon was built by Pharaoh Ptolemy XIII. Next to it was the Shrine or Chapel to the Goddess Hathor which was built from Red Sandstone. Nilometer, Wells & Pool The Nilometer, Wells and Pool are in the Forecourt area of the Temple. The Pool may have been used to house the baby and juvenile crocodiles. The Mummified Crocodiles shown in the Museum are the ones who were found inside the Temple when it was excavated. Layout To visit the Forecourt, click here To tour round the Hypostyle Halls, click here To visit the Temple’s Ante Chambers, click here To view the Decorations inside the Temple, click here