Upper Egypt (Qena, Sohag)
Abydos
أبيدوس
Temple of Seti I with some of the finest relief carving in Egypt, beyond the usual circuit.
Abydos was one of ancient Egypt's holiest places, linked to the god Osiris. Its temple of Seti I, completed by Ramesses II, holds some of the finest relief carving in Egypt and the Abydos King List, a carved record of royal names. Behind it lies the enigmatic Osireion.
Highlights
- The reliefs of Seti I's temple
- The Abydos King List
- The Osireion
Good to know
- Further from the usual circuit, so usually quieter.
Ways to experience it:Historical & archaeological
- Suggested visit
- Half day
- Coordinates
- 26.1847°N, 31.9192°E (approximate)
- Status
- Editorial draft · unverified
- Sources
- Text checked against these sources on 2026-11-05.
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