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Umm El Qa'ab
ancient Egyptian necropolis / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Umm El Qaʻāb (sometimes spelled Umm El Gaʻab) is a burial place for Early Dynasty Period kings in Abydos, Egypt. Its name in Arabic means "Mother of Pots" because there are many broken pieces of pots and dishes all around. In ancient times, people left offerings here, and that's why there are so many pieces left behind.
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Arabic: أم القعاب | |
![]() A picture of Umm El Qa'ab, that shows many broken pots in the sand. | |
Location | Egypt |
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Region | New Valley Governorate |
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