Abydos was the cult center of Osiris and one of the most sacred places in ancient Egypt. The temple of Seti I is celebrated for the delicacy of its raised reliefs, considered among the finest carving to survive from the ancient world.
Behind the temple lies the Osireion, a massive, enigmatic structure of huge stone blocks, and inside is the Abydos King List recording the pharaohs who came before Seti. It is a longer drive from Luxor but deeply rewarding.
The temple was built in the 13th century BCE by Seti I and completed by his son Ramesses II. Abydos had been a sacred burial ground since the very earliest dynasties.
Full day
A full-day journey north from Luxor to the astonishingly colorful Temple of Hathor at Dendera and the sacred temple of Seti I at Abydos.
It was the main cult center of Osiris, god of the afterlife, and one of the holiest places in ancient Egypt.
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