KV61, Ancient tomb in Valley of the Kings, Egypt
The KV61 consists of a single irregularly shaped room at the bottom of a shaft, containing no decorations or architectural embellishments.
Ernest Harold Jones discovered KV61 in January 1910 during excavations conducted for Theodore Davis, finding the shaft completely sealed but empty inside.
The tomb represents construction methods of ancient Egyptian burial sites, featuring a simple shaft design common in the Valley of the Kings.
The entrance sits below current ground level, requiring protective iron covers to prevent damage from seasonal floods and accumulated debris.
Despite its secure original sealing, excavations revealed the tomb remained unused, suggesting ancient builders blocked it awaiting a burial that never occurred.
Location: Luxor
GPS coordinates: 25.73954,32.60076
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:25
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