ABYDONIANS
The first race encountered by the S.G.C., the people of Abydos are simple desert-dwellers whose population numbers in the thousands. During the time Ra ruled the planet he outlawed reading and writing, fearing that the people would learn the truth about the uprising on Earth.

With the presence of Ra wiped clean, many Abydonians freely dwell near the Stargate. However, the majority of the civilization exists in a city several kilometers from the pyramid.

The Abydonians bask in a rich and beautiful culture, despite the hazardous desert conditions that often plague them in the form of sandstorms. Through relying on no one else but themselves for thousands of years, they have developed their own way of life through ritualistic feasts and music. Most of their clothing is light, serving to protect them from the harsh heat.