Valley of the Kings, Necropolis in Egypt
Valley of the Kings is a time-worn valley in Egypt where, for a period of nearly 500 years from the 16th to 11th century BC, tombs were constructed for the pharaohs and powerful nobles of the New Kingdom.
Famed as the burial site of Tutankhamun, it contains at least 63 tombs and chambers of various rulers of ancient Egypt.
The cultural significance of this site spans centuries, preserving carvings, inscriptions, and stylized painting indicative of ancient Egyptian traditions and beliefs.
Located near Luxor, it is a crucial part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the Theban Necropolis.
Apart from being an archaeological site, this valley carries immense historical importance becoming one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world.
Location: Luxor
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Valley of the Kings is a time-worn valley in Egypt where, for a period of nearly 500 years from the 16th to 11th century BC, tombs were constructed for the pharaohs and powerful nobles of the New Kingdom.
The Tomb of Tutankhamun is an elaborate burial site located in the Valley of the Kings.
KV35 is an ancient Egyptian tomb located in the Valley of the Kings.
KV7 is the tomb of ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Ramesses II located in the Valley of the Kings.
KV63 is an ancient Egyptian tomb located in the Valley of the Kings.
The Tomb of Seti I is the longest tomb in the Valley of the Kings, located on the West Bank at Luxor.
KV21 is an ancient Egyptian tomb located in the Valley of the Kings, Luxor.
KV2, also known as the Tomb of Rameses IV, is a tomb situated in the Valley of the Kings.
Located in the Valley of the Kings, KV9 is the collective burial site of Pharaohs Ramses V and Ramses VI.
