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Abydos
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Abydos
Abydos is one of the oldest cities of ancient Egypt. It is located west of the Nile near the modern Egyptian towns of el-'Araba el Madfuna and al-Balyana. Considered one of the most important archaeological sites in Egypt, the sacred city of Abydos was the site of many ancient temples, including Umm el-Qa'ab, and the memorial temple of Seti I.
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Country: Egypt
District: Sohag Governorate
Category: Ancient Temples
Site History: Fourth Millennium BC
Oldest Culture: Ancient Egyptians
Later Cultures: Ancient Egyptians
Site Features: Ancient Egyptian Monuments
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Official Name: Abydos, city of pilgrimage of the Pharaohs
Date of Submission: 2003
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Elevation: 77 m
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