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Historical & Archaeological
Abydos – Temple of Seti I
معبد أبيدوس (معبد سيتي الأول)
Luxor
About
In Sohag, about 160 km north of Luxor. The Temple of Seti I has some of the finest reliefs in Egypt and the Abydos King List, a carved roll-call of pharaohs. The mysterious Osireion lies behind it. A full day from Luxor, usually combined with Dendera.
Visitor information
- Recommended visit
- 1.5 h – 2 h
- Best time to visit
- October to April, early in the morning before the heat and the crowds.
- How to get there
- About 3 hours' drive north of Luxor (Sohag).