KV4, Ancient tomb in Valley of the Kings, Egypt.
KV4 is a royal tomb in the Valley of the Kings built with three sloping corridors that lead to a well chamber, followed by two unfinished pillared rooms. The burial chamber features a vaulted ceiling with a deep shaft opening in the center of the floor.
The tomb was built during the reign of Ramesses XI in the 11th century BCE and represents the last royal burial site constructed in the Valley of the Kings. Its construction marked the end of the royal necropolis tradition at this location.
The tomb displays inscriptions written in multiple languages including Demotic, Greek, Latin, Coptic, French, and English, showing how visitors from different eras have left their marks on the chamber walls.
Access to the site requires walking down sloping corridors that gradually descend into deeper chambers, making navigation straightforward. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes for uneven ground and expect limited lighting in the interior spaces.
When excavating Tutankhamun's tomb, British archaeologist Howard Carter used this site as a dining and storage area for excavation materials and equipment. This practical repurposing turned it into a working hub for the archaeological team.
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