KV45

KV45 is an underground royal tomb in the Valley of the Kings consisting of several interconnected chambers carved into solid rock. The walls display painted inscriptions and relief carvings that document the religious beliefs and artistic techniques of the period.

The tomb was discovered in 1902 during an archaeological survey directed by collector Theodore M. Davis in the Valley of the Kings. Later research demonstrated that the chamber was reused in subsequent periods, showing how burial practices and site reuse changed over centuries.

The carved images and hieroglyphic texts reflect the religious beliefs and burial customs that were central to Egyptian life and death. Walking through the decorated walls reveals what mattered most to the people who commissioned this tomb.

Access to the tomb requires joining organized tours that depart from Luxor and travel to the Valley of the Kings. Bring comfortable shoes and a flashlight since the interior passages involve steep steps and low clearances that require careful movement.

Research campaigns conducted decades after the initial discovery revealed evidence that the chamber had been reused in later periods by different occupants. This finding demonstrates that burial sites were living spaces across multiple eras rather than sealed time capsules.

Location: Luxor

Length: 5.8 m

GPS coordinates: 25.74022,32.60311

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:58