The territory of Abydos, one of the oldest cities of ancient Egypt, is located in 160 kilometers north of Luxor. The history of this place goes back in time for the thousands of years, down to the very beginning of the Ancient Egyptian Civilization. The Pharaohs of the Early Dynasties were honored to be buried here, in the place of the sacred center of Osiris worship .

Abydos - is the main geographical point, mentioned in the Pyramid Texts and the Book of the Dead...

 

The Temple of the King (Seti I)

The Temple of Ramesses II

Umm el-Kaab

Shunet el-Zebib

Sanctuary of Osiris

 



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