Seti I's temple at Abydos built in limestone and sandstone, completed under Ramses II

Seti I's temple at Abydos built in limestone and sandstone, completed under Ramses II. Seti I's temple was built mainly of limestone with some sandstone sections Construction began under Seti I but was completed during the reign of his son Ramses II Temple reliefs depict Ramses II slaying Asiatics and worshiping Osiris

Seti I's Abydos temple showcases limestone and sandstone construction. The complex includes an unusual L-shaped ground plan with chapels roofed by flat corbelling slabs decorated with royal cartouches and stars. The temple is noted for its fine limestone texture.

Key Facts

• Seti I's temple was built mainly of limestone with some sandstone sections
• Construction began under Seti I but was completed during the reign of his son Ramses II
• Temple reliefs depict Ramses II slaying Asiatics and worshiping Osiris
• Temple dedicated to Osiris and consisted of a pylon, two open courts, two hypostyle halls, and seven shrines
• Complex features sophisticated light effects created by ceiling holes for illumination

Related site: Mortuary Temple of Seti I — view location, images, and history on the Ancient Nerds map.

Source: Ancient Mysteries At Abydos In Egypt by Brien Foerster