Abydos, Egypt
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Abydos, Egyptfounded about 3100 BCE
Ancient city located on Nile river, 50 miles NW of Thebes; was seat of first two Egyptian dynasties; was religious center for worship of Osiris in 4th dynasty; noted for ruined temples dating from reign of Ramses II (1292-1225 BCE) and Seti I (1313-1292 BCE). (Courtesy of Getty, TGN).
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