Tukuk-OS🧿 Umm El Qa'ab
Egypt · Africa · 26.17°N, 31.91°E
Umm El Qaʻāb is an archaeological site located at Abydos, Egypt. Its modern name, meaning "Mother of Pots", refers to the mound made of millions of broken pieces of pots which defines the landscape. Umm el Qa'ab contains evidence that the site is the cemetery for Egypt's predynastic proto-kings along with rulers of the 1st and 2nd dynasties. In addition to early royal tombs, evidence also suggests a later link between the site, the cult of Osiris, and Osiris' annual festival. It is located 1,5 kilometers to the west of Temple of Seti I at Abydos. The main temple to the god Khenti-Amentiu lies one mile to the south.
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Quick facts
| Country | Egypt |
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| Continent / region | Africa |
| Coordinates (approx.) | 26.17°N, 31.91°E · view on map |
Umm El Qa'ab is located in Egypt, in Africa.
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