abydos

noun

Meaning

An ancient Egyptian city located on the west bank of the Nile, historically significant as a major cult center for the god Osiris and a burial site for early pharaohs.

Examples

Many pilgrims traveled to Abydos to participate in the annual festival celebrating the resurrection of Osiris.
The temple complex at Abydos contains some of the most well-preserved wall carvings from the New Kingdom period.

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abydos

noun

Pronunciation: /əˈbaɪdɒs/

Definition

An ancient Egyptian city located on the west bank of the Nile, historically significant as a major cult center for the god Osiris and a burial site for early pharaohs.

Examples

Many pilgrims traveled to Abydos to participate in the annual festival celebrating the resurrection of Osiris.
The temple complex at Abydos contains some of the most well-preserved wall carvings from the New Kingdom period.

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