Osireion

Osireion
The Osireion at the rear of the temple of Seti I at Abydos
Shown within Egypt
LocationAbydos, Egypt
Coordinates26°11′03″N 31°55′06″E / 26.1841°N 31.9184°E / 26.1841; 31.9184
TypeCenotaph
History
BuilderSeti I
Founded13th century BCE
19th dynasty of Egypt

The Osireion (or Osirion) is believed to be the cenotaph of Seti I, located to the rear of the Temple of Seti I at Abydos, Egypt. The temple was built in the 13th century BC and many researchers believe the Osireion dates from the same period. Seti I ruled from c. 1294 BCE to c. 1279 BCE.

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