The journey of Dandra and Abidos is one of the deepest historical experiences in Upper Egypt, moving you from the hustle and bustle of everyday life to an atmosphere dominated by mystery and artistic beauty that has not been undelibled by time.
Here is a detailed description of this charming tour:
- Beginning: Hathor Temple in Dendera
Located in Qena Governorate, it is one of the best preserved Egyptian temples, and is characterized by its sky blue color that still decorates its roof.
- The beauty of architecture: You will be impressed by the hall of the huge columns topped by the heads of the goddess Hathor with her delicate features.
- Secrets of the roof: The temple is famous for the “zodiac Dendra” (the map of the celestial towers) – the original version in the Louvre but the tradition here is amazing – in addition to the views of the sky and the stars.
- Cracks and roofs: You can descend to the basement to see the mysterious inscriptions, or ascend to the surface through the spiral stairs that were used in the “disk union” parade.
- The second stop: the first city temple in Abydos
After moving north towards Sohag, you reach Abydos, the spiritual center of the god Osiris and the oldest holy Bekaa in ancient Egypt.
- The pinnacle of stone art: Archaeologists agree that the inscriptions in Abydos are the most accurate and beautiful in the history of Egypt; where they appear with an amazing artistic prominence and fine details of the clothes of kings and gods.
- List of kings of Abydos: You will find a mural with the names of 76 kings from the ancestors of City I, which is a priceless historical “catalog”.
- Osirians: Behind the main temple, there is a mysterious building below ground level, believed to be a symbolic tomb of the god Osiris, and characterized by its huge granite stones that resemble the architecture of the pyramids.
Why is this tour special? 👌🏻
Temple of Dendra// Advantage
Sound roof and very clear colors.
Astronomical, spiritual, and aesthetic.
Perfect for photography and star lovers.
Temple of Abydos//Advantage👌🏻
Prominent inscriptions and superior artistic details.
Mysterious, funeral, and ancient.
Perfect for history lovers and peace seekers
