Abydos+burial+grounds

Photo Source: Egyptian Afterlife, Abydos> Photo Gallery (National Geographic Magazine, Feb. 24, 2009)

Every egyptian ruler made a two-step burial building. This was made for celebration and rituals, and a tomb for the dead. It was near the Nile floodplain. They recently found a 5,000 year old mud brick foundation at Abydos. It was for Aha the king of the first dynasty. Outside of the foundation wall, six people were buried. Most likely the were involved in the poisoning of the royal family, that is why they were buried oustide the walls. The king decides who he takes with him to the afterlife.

[|Egyptian Afterlife, Abydos] (National Geographic Magazine, February 24, 2009)