This strange structure is adjacent to the western wall of...
Duration
1 Days
Location
Egypt
Starting From
EGP 7,372
Availability
Flexible Dates
Private air-conditioned transfers
Professional local guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Flexible pace and photo stops
Historical landmarks
Cultural sightseeing
Overview
This strange structure is adjacent to the western wall of the Temple of Seti I in Abydos.
Osirion was discovered by archaeologists Flinders Pitrey and Margaret Murray, who excavated the site from 1902-1903.
Osirion was cleared of sand only in 1914, and now this strange structure, half immersed in water, is a place of attraction for tourists from around the world.
The purpose of Osirion is still not clear, but its architectural features are unique.
Osirion is immersed in a depression at the level of the ground.
The central hall is surrounded by ditches, around which there are 17 rocky niches, in front of each of which was a ledge.
The central hall approaches from the east and west down a narrow staircase, and then leads from the water channel to the “island” in the center.
The main part of the building was built by Seti I and was completed by Merenpta, the son of Ramses II.
Itinerary
Day 1
07:00 - Pick up from your Luxor hotel
Day 2
07:15 - Transfer to Abydos
Day 3
09:00 - Osirion tour in Abydos
Day 4
10:00 - Visit to Osirion
Day 5
12:00 - Back to Luxor hotel
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