English: Details of enclosure of Peribsen, showing associated offerings and Khasekhemwy enclosure behind Nearby Abydos (temple of Osiris pictured), after ceding its political rank to Thinis, remained an important religious centre. Abydos Desert Sites The area between the modern villages at Abydos and the desert which stretches westwards to the limestone mountain contains the captivating remains of the ancient Egyptian civilisation dating from the Predynastic period to Christian times. The mountain has a curious crescent shape surrounding the villages and in its centre is a gap (known as Pega-the-Gap) believed by ancient Eg Tomb of King Den Shunet el-Zebib Tomb of King Khasekhemwy There are numerous animal cemeteries in the desert at Abydos, including dogs, falcons and ibis. An Egyptian archaeological mission at Abydos announced in 2002 the discovery of an important cemetery of Horus. Large earthenware sarcophagi containing mummified falcons (some wearing gold masks) have been...