The Temple Of Abydos for Egypt The Temple Of Abydos or The Temple of Seti I is located in Abydos, the 8th province in ancient Egypt. The area is considered to be amongst the most famous archaeological sites in the wortld. In ancient times it was called Abdu, and the Greeks called it Abydos. A burial in Abydos was the ultimate honor for any local. Abydos is home to many tombs belonging to the 1st and 2nd Dynasties. Also, many Kings built temples here, including King Pepi I, King Ahmose I, King Seti I and King Ramses II. Ancient Egyptians believed that the tomb of Osiris, the “God of the Dead, and the Underworld” was located in Abydos, and it is where his head was buried.
The Temple of Seti I This temple was built during the reign of King Seti I and was finished by the following two generations, his son and grandson: Ramses II and Mern-Ptah. This temple has a unique design in the shape of an upside-down “L”. It also contains the most complete list of Kings and Gods in Egypt for travelling. The Temple contains 7 shrines dedicated to 7 Gods: Osiris, Isis, Horus, Amon Ra, Ra Hor Akhty and Ptah, and Seti I as a deified King. In this temple you can also find the most well-preserved painted reliefs and texts from the 18th Dynasty.