The journey from Abydos to the Red Sea begins in the quiet desert landscape that surrounds the ancient temple of Seti I. Leaving behind the sacred precinct where myths of Osiris once shaped the beliefs of generations, the traveler moves eastward across a landscape that has changed little since pharaonic times. The Nile Valley slowly narrows, and the fertile fields give way to open stretches of desert, where the wind carries the scent of sand and distant hills rise like silent guardians on the horizon. It is a route that echoes with history, for ancient expeditions, priests, traders, and…