Theban Necropolis, Ancient burial complex on the Nile west bank, Luxor, Egypt.
The Theban Necropolis stretches across limestone cliffs containing tombs, mortuary temples, and underground chambers carved into rock formations.
Between the 16th and 11th centuries BC, Egyptian pharaohs and nobles selected this location as their final resting place during the New Kingdom period.
The tomb walls display extensive hieroglyphic texts and painted scenes depicting rituals, deities, and passages from the Book of the Dead.
The site encompasses multiple sections including the Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, and numerous noble tombs accessible through guided tours.
The necropolis contains 63 royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings alone, including the intact burial chamber of Tutankhamun discovered in 1922.
Location: Luxor Governorate
Location: New Valley Governorate
Elevation above the sea: 227 m
Part of: Thebes
GPS coordinates: 25.72083,32.61000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:53
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Mortuary temple of Hatshepsut
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Merneptah Stele
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Tomb of Tutankhamun
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Colossi of Memnon
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KV55
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Deir el-Bahari
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Ramesseum
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Valley of the Queens
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Deir el-Medina
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KV7
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KV63
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DB320
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Malkata
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KV20
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KV9
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White Chapel
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