Valley of the Kings

Valley of the Kings is located within the heart of a hill, and is the final resting place of the Great Pharaoh Egypt’s new Kingdom 1570–1070BC). From the 16th to the 11th century B.C., the valley acted as a royal tomb to the 18, 19, and 20th dynasties of Pharaohs and privileged Nobles. The Valley is considered to be one of the ancient World’s most valuable monuments for its cultural importance and historical significance. It contains about 64 cut-rock tombs and many more under rediscovery

Valley of the Kings

Valley Of The Kings

and chambers that vary in size and are decorated with beautiful scenes of ancient Egyptian mythology and images from their daily life that provide clues about their history, culture, and religious beliefs during this period, unfortunately, it was the subject of many tomb raiders & grave robbers throughout history.

This valley has been the focus of archaeological exploration since the end of the eighteenth century, and its tombs and burial sites continue to stimulate research and interest until this present day. In the year 1979, it became a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It stands on the west bank of the Nile, opposite Modern Luxor in the center of the Theban Necropolis.

The high point of the Theban Hills has a pyramidal shape when viewed from the entrance to the valley, and therefore some Egyptologists & Archeologists believe it must have inspired its selection to become. It is divided into the west valley and the east valley where most of the royal tombs are suited.

Valley of the King’s History

Valley Of The Kings

it s home to household names of ancient pharaohs and queens as it contains the remains of pharaohs like Rameses (I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, IX, X), Hatshepsut, Amenhotep I, and the famous young king Tutankhamun. The first pharaoh to be buried in the Valley of the Kings was Thutmose While the last pharaoh was Rameses X. It also contains powerful nobles including their wives and children. Their tombs showed the level of luxury these pharaohs enjoyed and the writings on the wall detailed much information about their lives.

The Most Famous Tombs in Valley of the Kings

Valley Of The Kings

One of the most famous tombs in the Valley of the Kings is the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun, sometimes called King Tut which was, discovered in 1922 by Howard Carter. Tut is a uniquely important discovery because the mummy of the young king was highly intact. The tomb was packed with amazing artifacts in artifacts Tut’s fully preserved mummy,

a solid gold inner coffin, a chariot, the famous golden mask, and many others. The tomb contained several chambers, the most important ones are the burial chamber, and the treasure chamber. Tuthmse III’s tomb is considered to be one of the oldest tombs and is located at the far end of the east valley. The oval-shaped chamber of the tomb is decorated with breathtaking inscriptions and stick figures.

Ramesses III Ramesses VI

Thutmose III Tomb

Ramesses VI Tomb

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king Ramesses III‘s tomb contains the famous paintings of two blind harpists while King Amenhotep, I tomb taught us it was a common practice to build his tomb closer to the Nile River. It’s likely that this practice of separation was a move to prevent the ransacking of their final resting places and the destruction of their legacy. Ramesses VI has a magnificent burial chamber.

the ceiling of which is decorated with hieratic graffiti and images of the sky goddess Nut swallowing and giving birth to the sun. Visit our Egypt tour packages and choose your fantastic journey to Egypt to discover these marvelous archaeological sites and witness many other historical tourist attractions in Egypt through a magical Nile Cruise along the Nile Valley, enjoy the vacation you deserve in the land of pharaohs.

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What are the must-see temples in Egypt? +

Temple at Abydos - one of the oldest temples in Egypt. Temple of Hathor in Denera - one of the best preserved ancient temples in Egypt. Karnak temple complex - one of the most famous temples in Egypt. Luxor temple - one of the great temples of Egypt.

What are the top 3 tourist attractions in Egypt? +

Pyramids of Giza. The Pyramids of Giza are undoubtedly one of the most extraordinary human feats on the planet. ... The Nile. The Nile River has served as an unwavering life force to the Egyptian people for thousands of years. ... The Valley of the Kings. ... The Red Sea.

Which Egyptian king married his daughter? +

Akhenaten married his oldest daughter. Nefertiti had 4 daughters and he wanted a son to rule after him. This is arguably the strangest carving from the whole of Egyptian history.

Which temple is better, Karnak or Luxor? +

Karnak Temple is a massive, sprawling complex focused on scale and ancient history, while Luxor Temple is smaller, better preserved, and more intimate, situated directly in the city center. Karnak is best visited in the morning for its vastness, whereas Luxor is perfect during sunset/night for its illuminated, romantic atmosphere. Both are connected by the Avenue of Sphinxes

What are the 7 wonders of the world Egypt? +

Seven Wonders of Egypt Great Pyramid of Giza. Great Pyramid of Giza. ... The Great Sphinx, Giza. The Great Sphinx, Giza. ... Temple of Luxor, Luxor. ... Cairo. ... Saqqara, South of Cairo. ... Temple of Karnak, Al-Karnak.

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