Abydos, El Balyana, Sohag Governorate, Egypt
Abydos
Abydos brings Egypt’s earliest kings into view. At Seti I’s temple, carved scenes line the walls beside the Abydos King List. The Osireion and royal tombs at Umm el-Qa'ab carry their story underground.
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Culture4.9/5
Temple of Abidos
Narrow ceiling openings send shafts of sunlight through this ancient Egyptian temple, whose walls are covered in carved hieroglyphs. Much of the ceiling remains, leaving the halls dim except where light falls in columns.
Landmark4.8/5
Umm el Qa'ab
Landmark4.2/5
Shunet El Zebib
Culture4.3/5
كوم السلطان
Landmark4.3/5
Abydos Egypt
Abydos's Temple of Seti I is an ancient Egyptian temple, its carved reliefs running through columned halls. Original color still clings to some of the sculptures.
Landmark4.8/5
Abydos
Painted reliefs cover the walls of this temple to Seti I at Abydos. Inside, the Abydos King List names Egypt’s rulers, and damaged inscriptions layer words into shapes that look like helicopters.
Landmark5/5
Tomb of first dinasty King Den, Abydos
Cafe4/5
Cafe Nights Sham
Stays
Stay3.4/5
House of Life Abydos Hotel
Located in Abydos, House Of Life Abydos features a casino and barbecue facilities. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, hairdresser's and indoor pool. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared lounge and free WiFi. Certain rooms include a kitchenette with a fridge. A continental, American or vegetarian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. The resort offers a sun terrace. Guests at House Of Life Abydos will be able to enjoy activities in and around Abydos, like hiking and cycling. The nearest airport is Sohag International Airport, 27 km from the accommodation.
Stay4.3/5
Flower of Life Guesthouse
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