Abydos Egypt's First Pharaos And The Cult Of Osiris (New Aspects of Antiquity)
David O'ConnorThe ancient site of Abydos lies between the towering cliffs of the
Egyptian high desert and the lush green floodplain of the Nile. As both
the burial place of the first kings of Egypt and a cult center for
Osiris, god of the dead, this sacred area has long tantalized
archaeologists with incredible finds.
With over forty years’ experience of excavation and research at
Abydos, David O’Connor is in an unrivaled position to provide the most
authoritative and up-to-date account of this unique Egyptian site. Here,
for the first time, Professor O’Connor not only explains the complex
history of Abydos but also vividly evokes the power that the sacred
landscape held for contemporary Egyptians. This beautifully illustrated
book will be of interest to anyone who has ever wondered about the
origins of one of the greatest civilizations in world history.