Abīdūs
Abīdūs is a locality in New Valley Governorate, Egypt. Abīdūs is situated nearby to the locality Al Ḩubayl, as well as near Naj‘ al Ḩarjah.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Abydos and Temple of Seti I.
Abydos
Abydos is an important Ancient Egyptian archaeological site in Middle Egypt, a collection of temples, sites and ancient cemeteries close to the town of al-Balyana, 90 km north of Luxor.
Temple of Seti I
Archaeological site
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The Temple of Seti I is a significant historical site in Abydos, Egypt. Abydos is a significant location with its connection to kingship due to being the burial site of the proto-kings from the Pre-Dynastic period, First Dynasty kings, and the location of the Cult of Osiris.
Osireion
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The Osireion is believed to be the cenotaph of Seti I, located to the rear of the Temple of Seti I at Abydos, Egypt. The temple was built in the 13th century BC and many researchers believe the Osireion dates from the same period.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include El Balyana.
El Balyana
Town
El Balyana is a town in the Sohag Governorate of Upper Egypt. Located on the west bank of the Nile, it is situated near the ancient Egyptian city of Abydos. El Balyana is situated 10 km northeast of Abīdūs.
Abīdūs
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “Abidus”
- Location: New Valley Governorate, Egypt, North Africa, Africa
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Latitude
26.18448° or 26° 11′ 4″ northLongitude
31.92145° or 31° 55′ 17″ eastElevation
79 metres (259 feet)Open location code
7GRH5WMC+QHGeoNames ID
445007
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In Other Languages
“Abīdūs” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “أبيدوس”
Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Temple of Seti I and El Araba El Madfuna.
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