Abydos / əˈbaɪdɒs / (Arabic: أبيدوس, romanized: Abīdūs or Arabic: افود, romanized: Afūd; [1] Sahidic Coptic: Ⲉⲃⲱⲧ Ebōt) is one of the oldest cities of ancient Egypt, and also of the eighth nome in Upper Egypt.

Mar 21, 2025 · Abydos, prominent sacred city and one of the most important archaeological sites of ancient Egypt. The site, located in the low desert west of the Nile River near Al-Balyanā, was a necropolis for the earliest Egyptian royalty and later a pilgrimage centre for the worship of Osiris.

Dec 19, 2024 · Abydos, one of the oldest and most significant cities of ancient Egypt, flourished as a center of religious, political, and cultural activities for millennia. Situated in Upper Egypt, west of the Nile, it became the eighth nome’s administrative and ceremonial hub.

Apr 1, 2025 · Archaeologists from Egypt and the U.S. unearthed the tomb of an unknown pharaoh beneath around 20 feet of sand at the Abydos archaeological site.

Abydos is the cult center of Osiris and one of the earliest sacred sites in ancient Egypt. The three main temples, out of more than ten originally built, are the Temple of Seti I, the Great Osiris Temple and the Ramses II Temple.

The mission of Abydos Archaeology is to advance knowledge about ancient Egypt's most sacred site—home of Egypt's first kings and the cult-place of Osiris—through archaeological excavation, conservation, collections management, research, and publication.

May 26, 2024 · Nestled in the heart of Upper Egypt, about 300 miles south of Cairo, lies the ancient city of Abydos. This vast archaeological site has captivated the hearts and minds of Egyptologists, historians, and travelers for centuries.

About 11 km (6 miles) west of the Nile River and 300 miles south of Cairo, the ancient site is a mosaic of styles and customs, representing the political, social, and religious evolution of the long-lasting and unique Egyptian Empire.

Jul 20, 2021 · Abydos is an important Ancient Egyptian site located about 50 miles north-west of Luxor which contains a wealth of tombs, temples and other archaeological remains. Covering a vast area, Abydos has offered up many historical sites …

Mar 18, 2019 · Around 3,500 years ago Abydos was the site selected for Egypt’s final royal pyramid. Constructed by the 18th Dynasty’s founding king Ahmose, his pyramid, appears to have never been completed, and all that remains is a 10-meter (32-foot) high ruin.