#5
Largest Archaeological Site in Egypt
Sorted by Site Area
Value: 8 km²
Abydos
Archaeological Site in El Balyana, Sohag Governorate, Egypt
Abydos is an archaeological site located in El Balyana, Sohag Governorate, Egypt. This page highlights its key ranking metrics, including Site Area, Earliest Period Year, and Annual Visitors, to help users compare it with other archaeological sites in Egypt.
Page overview
- Country
- Egypt
- State
- Sohag Governorate
- City
- El Balyana
- Category
- culture
- Type
- Archaeological Site
Ranking highlights
See how this archaeological site performs across different ranking categories in Egypt.
#6
Most Visited Archaeological Site in Egypt
Sorted by Annual Visitors
Value: 50,000
Key metrics
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Site Area | 8 km² | Total land area covered by the archaeological site. |
| Earliest Period Year | -4,000 year | Earliest known year or period associated with human activity at the site. |
| Annual Visitors | 50,000 | Estimated number of people visiting the archaeological site per year. |
| Discovery Year | 1,859 year | Year when the archaeological site was first identified or documented. |
| Structure Count | 15 | Total number of major ruins, buildings, tombs, monuments, or structural remains at the site. |
Metric values are based on the verified sources listed below.
Location
Abydos is located in El Balyana, Sohag Governorate, Egypt. The location details shown here are based on the currently available city, state, and country information for this archaeological site.
- City
- El Balyana
- State
- Sohag Governorate
- Country
- Egypt
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How this archaeological site is compared
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Sources
Abydos details on this page are based on verified public sources and structured LocoDeck ranking data.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Abydos located?
Abydos is located in El Balyana, Sohag Governorate, Egypt.
What is Abydos known for on LocoDeck?
Abydos is listed as an archaeological site in Egypt. This page highlights key metrics such as Site Area, Earliest Period Year, and Annual Visitors to help compare it with other archaeological sites.
How is Abydos compared with other archaeological sites?
Abydos is compared using the ranking metrics available for archaeological sites in Egypt. The comparison focuses on structured data and metric values rather than user reviews or star ratings.