Washington, Oct 17 : An archaeological site, which is considered as the Mecca of ancient Egypt, is being renovated by a government-run project.
According to a report in National Geographic News, a development boom near Egypt’s Abydos archaeological site is damaging one of the most sacred gathering places for ancient pilgrims.
Millions of Egyptians crossed the desert surrounding Abydos from 664 B. C. to A. D. 395 to pay homage to the god of the dead, Osiris. Many of Egypt’s earliest pharaohs were buried at the site.
The temples and tombs are also home to the earliest known Egyptian hieroglyphics.