MessageToEagle.com - Once, it was the site of many temples, especially the temple of Seti I and
first of all, this very ancient city is strongly associated with the "Lord of Abydos" - Osiris, god of the dead
and its cult.
Today, it's considered one of the most important archaeological sites of Ancient Egypt, a place with a famous
royal necropolis where early pharaohs were entombed and other tombs and mortuary cult enclosures of the rulers of
the First Dynasty.
According to some of the ancient mortuary texts, beyond a gap in the mountains to the west of
Abydos lay the afterlife -- a fantastic realm depicted as a long mountainous valley with a river running
through it, the banks lined with wheat fields, fruit orchards and gardens of flowers.
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Many of these tombs are still buried under the desert sands and thus they keep millennia old secrets
of the sacred ground of Abydos, that flourished and was already surrounded with aura of sanctity.
Otherwise, these archaeological treasures could cast light on the origins of the Egyptian civilisation,
still a controversial subject among many scholars.
Abydos rose to its peak as a holy city during the New Kingdom (1567- 1080) but the arising local cult
of the "Lord of Abydos" lasted at least from the Middle Kingdom (around 1800 BC) until late
Antiquity and the tomb of Osiris was the main focus of worship.
Today, the Abydos Temple is notable for the memorial temple of Seti I, which contains an inscription from the
nineteenth dynasty known to the modern world as the Abydos King List. It is a chronological list showing cartouches
of most dynastic pharaohs of Egypt from Menes until Ramesses I, Seti's father.
Temple of Seti I
Abydos is the source of many of Egypt's most ancient artifacts. Unfortunately the Great Temple of Abydos and most
of the ancient town are buried under the modern buildings to the north of the Seti temple. Many of the original
ancient structures and the artifacts within them are considered irretrievable and lost.
In the field of archaeology, a great number of extraordinary finds still make headlines either because of their
prehistoric significance - many priceless artifacts witnessed the glory of Abydos - or even because of the
sensational circumstances surrounding them.
In 1988 Günter Dreyer, for example, a German archaeologist, unearthed small bone and ivory tags intricately inscribed
with one of the world's earliest forms of writing, namely, crude hieroglyphs developed at about the same time
as Mesopotamian cuneiform.
Carvings on the walls - The Great Temple of Abydos
In 1991 David O'Connor, an internationally recognised Egyptologist with 40 years' experience of excavation
and research at Abydos and author of
"Abydos: Egypt's First Pharaohs and the Cult of Osiris" uncovered an eerie fleet of wooden boats buried
in enormous brick-lined graves.
Abydos and its sacred ground is famous for its two fine temples, one built by Seti I who encouraged an artistic
and architectural ideas in his reign, and the other by Ramses II which, although by no means his largest,
and most well preserved.
Once upon a time, this structure must have been among the most beautiful in the Nile Valley but there is much more to
find in the most sacred cities - Abydos.
As Professor O'Connor says: "Abydos will continue to intrigue archaeologists, Egyptologists and lay enthusiasts
for many generations to come."
Many secrets of Abydos are still waiting to be discovered.
In the 19th Dynasty, the site and its chief deity were honoured by Seti I, who ruled Egypt from 1313 to 1292 B.C.
The three gods of the Osirian Triad (Osiris, his wife Isis, and son Horus), were raised to an even higher level than
the greatest gods of the Land of the Pharaohs - Ptah of Memphis, Re-Harakhte of Heliopolis, and Amun-Re of Thebes.
An impressive temple of Kom Al-Sultan was constructed, with separate sanctuaries for each deity and with a
seventh chamber, of equal size, to himself as a god. Why?
For example, what happened to the earliest shrine at Abydos, dedicated not to Osiris but to Wepwawat, the wolf-jackal
of the necropolis?
Millennia Old Astronomical Secret Revealed
In 1943, an ancient papyrus was bought by the Cairo museum.
It was written in Hieratic and although portions of it were eaten away by ants, it was a very precious ancient document.
The papyrus contained three separate books dealing with astronomy. One of the books was the Cairo Calendar, and now it reveals an ancient astronomical secret.
Lost Kingdom Of Cleopatra -
An Amazing Egyptian Underwater City
Buried beneath the deep waters lie ruins of fascinating and marvellous ancient kingdoms that today are nothing than lost memories of the past.
Many advanced ancient civilizations ended due to earthquakes, tsunamis or other natural disasters.
Precious objects and ruins of ancient cities are lost in the depths of lakes, seas and oceans worldwide.
Archaeologists Unearth More Sumerian Secrets That Offer Clues To Our Past
Archaeologists excavating in Iraq have unearth more ancient Sumerian items that could offer clues to our past.
"Priceless information about mankind's past lies concealed beneath Iraq's landscape, especially in the 'tells' - earth mounds - that are the
remains of ancient towns, villages and farmsteads," says Dr. Robert Killick who is part of a British archaeological expediting that is excavating in Iraq.
Millennia Old Strange Object Of Unknown Origin
At first, the finding appeared to be a dark stone, but after removing the thick crust of sand from its surface,
it was revealed a metal object of unknown origin.
So, what is this old artifact? Is it a forgery or a true piece of...
Mysterious Ancient Megaliths Of Mount Shasta -
A Place Of Forgotten Land
Mount Shasta, is a place shrouded in mystery. This is an enigmatic place where ancient myths and modern mysteries blend like
a dream against a scenery of outstanding natural beauty.
Located near the northern side of beautiful Mount Shasta, close to Lake Shastina, there is ancient archaeological mystery.
Biblical Giant Body Of Water Is Mysteriously Disappearing
In Ezekiel 47:1-10, the prophet says that there will be a time in the future when the Dead Sea will be healed of its salty waters
by a stream flowing eastward from the Temple, and that the Sea will teem with fish.
Nothing grows in the immediate area of the Dead Sea and there is no animal life but the sea has attracted visitors for thousands of years...
Secrets Of Practical Mathematics
In Biblical Times Hidden In Spherical Jugs
The ancient Egyptians used unique system of volume measurement based on sphere units...
In the area of the eastern Mediterranean region, archaeologists find spherical
jugs, used by the ancients for storing and trading oil, wine, and other valuable products...
Judaculla Rock's Mystery -
Does It Contain A Secret Coded Message To Mankind?
This rock covered with undecipherable symbols is one of the greatest archaeological mysteries of the North America.
Neither scholars nor older residents have been able to decipher it. Neither do they know its true origin nor purpose.
Is it a prehistoric code? Some kind of secret message for future generations of humanity?
Not Of This World Relics Hidden From Public View For Many Years -
Forgotten And Ignored
Many of out-of-place relics have been hidden from public view for many years because they do not fit the traditional model of human prehistory.
According to this model based on evolutionary time scale, they are out-of-place because they predate human evolution.
Often forgotten and ignored, they still prove evolution theory false showing human existence much further back into Earth's history...
Sirius Mystery by Robert Temple - Book Review
A spaceship arrived from the sky and landed with a great noise and wind, on three legs.
"After the landing, something with four legs appeared and dragged the vessel to a hollow, which filled with water
until the vessel floated in it," according to the Dogon legend that has been passed through generations.
Did our ancestors have contact with highly advanced civilization living in Sirius star system?
Easter Island's Statues Reveal Bodies
Covered With Unknown Ancient Petroglyphs
Standing some 2,000 miles west of Chile, on the Easter Island, 887 mysterious giant statues have intrigued scientists and the public for years.
For a long time it was believed that the massive statutes consisted of just the heads. Now,
scientists can reveal remarkable photos showing that the bodies of the statues go far deeper underground than just about anyone had imagined...
Thousands Unknown Ancient StructuresSeen From Space:
Puzzling Aerial Archeology In The Middle East
Thousands of huge ancient structures made of stone are clearly visible from the air.
Their age is estimated to thousands of years and their purpose remains unknown.
These puzzling wheel-shapes, and straight lines, stretch all the way from Syria to Saudi Arabia.
Some call this area the Middle East's own version of the Nazca Lines.
Huge Prehistoric Rock-Hewn Water Reservoir Discovered In Jerusalem
An extraordinary installation that was exposed in recent weeks is a large water reservoir treated with several
layers of plaster, which probably dates to the First Temple period.
While excavating beneath the floor of the drainage channel...
MessageToEagle.com - Once, it was the site of many temples, especially the temple of Seti I and
first of all, this very ancient city is strongly associated with the "Lord of Abydos" - Osiris, god of the dead
and its cult.
Rock carvings and paintings often constitute the only surviving evidence of
prehistoric events on Earth and from time to time we find them in most inaccessible places of the world...
In 1943, an ancient papyrus was bought by the Cairo museum.
It was written in Hieratic and although portions of it were eaten away by ants, it was a very precious ancient document.
The papyrus contained three separate books dealing with astronomy. One of the books was the Cairo Calendar, and now it reveals an ancient astronomical secret.
Buried beneath the deep waters lie ruins of fascinating and marvellous ancient kingdoms that today are nothing than lost memories of the past.
Many advanced ancient civilizations ended due to earthquakes, tsunamis or other natural disasters.
Precious objects and ruins of ancient cities are lost in the depths of lakes, seas and oceans worldwide.
There has been a great deal of hype over the coming new age. Written in sacred texts,
carved in stone all over the world and in the alignment of stars above heralding the dawn of Aquarius, we are reminded to 'awaken' and 'remember'.
Archaeologists excavating in Iraq have unearth more ancient Sumerian items that could offer clues to our past.
"Priceless information about mankind's past lies concealed beneath Iraq's landscape, especially in the 'tells' - earth mounds - that are the
remains of ancient towns, villages and farmsteads," says Dr. Robert Killick who is part of a British archaeological expediting that is excavating in Iraq.
At first, the finding appeared to be a dark stone, but after removing the thick crust of sand from its surface,
it was revealed a metal object of unknown origin.
So, what is this old artifact? Is it a forgery or a true piece of...
Mount Shasta, is a place shrouded in mystery. This is an enigmatic place where ancient myths and modern mysteries blend like
a dream against a scenery of outstanding natural beauty.
In the 30s of the twentieth century, a genuine, 900-year-old bone skull was discovered in an abandoned mine tunnel near Mexico's Copper Canyon.
In Ezekiel 47:1-10, the prophet says that there will be a time in the future when the Dead Sea will be healed of its salty waters
by a stream flowing eastward from the Temple, and that the Sea will teem with fish.
Nothing grows in the immediate area of the Dead Sea and there is no animal life but the sea has attracted visitors for thousands of years...
The ancient Egyptians used unique system of volume measurement based on sphere units...
This rock covered with undecipherable symbols is one of the greatest archaeological mysteries of the North America.
Neither scholars nor older residents have been able to decipher it. Neither do they know its true origin nor purpose.
Is it a prehistoric code? Some kind of secret message for future generations of humanity?
Many of out-of-place relics have been hidden from public view for many years because they do not fit the traditional model of human prehistory.
According to this model based on evolutionary time scale, they are out-of-place because they predate human evolution.
Often forgotten and ignored, they still prove evolution theory false showing human existence much further back into Earth's history...
A spaceship arrived from the sky and landed with a great noise and wind, on three legs.
"After the landing, something with four legs appeared and dragged the vessel to a hollow, which filled with water
until the vessel floated in it," according to the Dogon legend that has been passed through generations.
Did our ancestors have contact with highly advanced civilization living in Sirius star system?
Standing some 2,000 miles west of Chile, on the Easter Island, 887 mysterious giant statues have intrigued scientists and the public for years.
For a long time it was believed that the massive statutes consisted of just the heads. Now,
scientists can reveal remarkable photos showing that the bodies of the statues go far deeper underground than just about anyone had imagined...
Thousands of huge ancient structures made of stone are clearly visible from the air.
Their age is estimated to thousands of years and their purpose remains unknown.
These puzzling wheel-shapes, and straight lines, stretch all the way from Syria to Saudi Arabia.
Some call this area the Middle East's own version of the Nazca Lines.
An extraordinary installation that was exposed in recent weeks is a large water reservoir treated with several
layers of plaster, which probably dates to the First Temple period.
While excavating beneath the floor of the drainage channel...
