Abydos

geographical name

Aby·​dos ə-ˈbī-dəs How to pronounce Abydos (audio)
1
ancient town in Asia Minor on the Hellespont
2
ancient town in southern Egypt on the left bank of the Nile River south of Thebes

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“Abydos.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Abydos. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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