Abydos South — Ahmose Pyramid Ancillary Temple
أبيدوس · Ahmose Temple
Old to Middle Kingdom (2700–1800 BCE)·Old–New Kingdom Egyptian·🇪🇬 Sohag, Abydos, Ahmose Pyramid, Egypt
About
About Abydos South — Ahmose Pyramid Ancillary Temple
Abydos South — Ahmose Pyramid Ancillary Temple in Sohag, Abydos, Ahmose Pyramid, Egypt is a Old to Middle Kingdom (2700–1800 BCE) pyramid attributed to Old–New Kingdom Egyptian. Systematic survey and photogrammetry document ceramic seriation. The site includes a principal platform and ancillary necropolis. Dimensions base 22.5 m × 22.5 m; height 12 m; inclination 52°; area unmeasured ha. Excavation partially-excavated; condition submerged. Peer-reviewed reports and georeferenced plans available.
Why it mattersKey Old–New Kingdom Egyptian pyramid with stratified sequence and landscape setting at 70 m elevation.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Function and labor organization
- 02Relation to regional network
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre
- 02Ritual landscape model
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c. 2600 BCE
- Period
- Old to Middle Kingdom (2700–1800 BCE)
- Culture
- Old–New Kingdom Egyptian
- Purpose
- Funerary monument and ritual complex
- Rediscovered
- 1933
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c. 2600 BCE
Initial construction / foundation
c. 1106 BCE
Major refurbishment / second phase
1920
Modern rediscovery and excavation
On the ground
Structures & features
26.1700° N · 31.9400° E · 70 m · 3 mapped features
Main Pyramid Core
pyramidMain Pyramid Core at Abydos South — Ahmose Pyramid Ancillary Temple — pyramid with stratified deposits
26.1725° N · 31.9410° EMortuary Chapel
chapelMortuary Chapel at Abydos South — Ahmose Pyramid Ancillary Temple — chapel with stratified deposits
26.1699° N · 31.9416° ECauseway Segment
causewayCauseway Segment at Abydos South — Ahmose Pyramid Ancillary Temple — causeway with stratified deposits
26.1700° N · 31.9410° E