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On the west bank of
the Nile 90 miles north of Luxor is the Temple of Abydos. This is the site where many
predynasty rulers are buried. The temple was built in the area that was believed by the Ancient Egyptians to be the entrance to the netherworld. This is the place where the last piece of Osiris, his head, was believed to have been found by Isis. |
 Photo courtesy and © 1992 Steven Beikirch, Ancient Egypt |
One of
the most significant monuments in Abydos is that of the Temple of Seti I, On one wall of the temple, Seti I had a list of the Egyptian kings carved. This has been very helpful in determining the order of kings from Menes to Seti. |
 Photo courtesy and © 1992 Steven Beikirch, Ancient Egypt |
The ancient temple is
one of the oldest structures in Egypt. It consists of solid stones with fine carvings. The temple of Ramesses II is a small temple that is northwest of the Temple of Osiris. It was built in 1298 BC for Ramesses' spirit. Ramesses wanted to be close to Osiris.
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