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The sacred city of Abydos served as the primary cult center of the Egyptian god Osiris, ruler of the underworld. The immense religious importance of this site is evident in its rich archaeological remains, which cover all phases of ancient Egyptian civilization. Since 1967, the University of Pennsylvania–Yale–IFA Expedition to Abydos has investigated the complex history and development at the site. 

Symposium speakers include Dr. David O'Connor (Co-Director, Penn-Yale-IFA Expedition to Abydos), Dr. Matthew Adams (Shunet el-Zebib, North Abydos), Dr. Janet Richards (Abydos Middle Cemetery Project), Dr. Josef Wegner (Senwosret III Mortuary Complex, South Abydos Project), and Dr. Stephen Harvey (Ahmose and Tetisheri Project). 

The symposium is sponsored by the American Research Center in Egypt, Pennsylvania Chapter (ARCE-PA); the Center for Ancient Studies; the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations; and the Penn Museum.

Following the program, there will be a book signing opportunity, including  Abydos: Egypt's First Pharaohs and the Cult of Osiris (Thames and Hudson, 2009), by David O'Connor.

Advance registration: $15 General Admission, $5 Museum members, and free for ARCE-PA members and PennCard holders. At-the-door registration: $20 General Admission, $10 Museum members, $5 for ARCE- PA members and Penncard holders.