Ancient City of Abydos

A few hundred yards northeast of Shunet el-Zebib, near the village of El-Khirba, are the remains of the ancient city of Abydos and the Sanctuary of Osiris, which dates back to the beginnings of Egyptian history. Of the sanctuary there remain only the brick enclosure walls built during the Middle Kingdom and scanty remains of the temple. To the west is the Coptic Monastery of Deir el-Sitt Damiana (or Amba Musa), which dates from year 1306 of the Coptic era (A.D. 1590); it scarcely repays a visit.