Temple of Seti I, Egyptian temple in Abydos, Egypt
The limestone temple features seven chapels dedicated to different deities, with two large hypostyle halls containing ornate sandstone columns and detailed wall reliefs.
Pharaoh Seti I initiated the construction around 1290 BCE, and his son Ramesses II completed the temple after his father's death in 1279 BCE.
The temple walls display the Abydos King List, a chronological record of 76 Egyptian pharaohs, starting from Menes and ending with Seti I.
The temple complex stands 300 miles south of Cairo near the Nile River, with the entrance located on the northeast through a damaged pylon.
The structure follows an unusual L-shaped layout, different from traditional rectangular Egyptian temples, and connects to an underground chamber called the Osirion.
Location: Abydos
GPS coordinates: 26.18333,31.91667
Latest update: March 5, 2025 00:36
Egypt holds numerous archaeological sites beyond the pyramids of Giza. From the bent pyramid of Dahshur to the rock temples of Speos Artemidos, these locations present Egyptian architecture through different periods. The collection includes desert fortresses, Roman quarries, prehistoric caves, and religious complexes across various regions from Alexandria to Aswan.
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