KV51, Archaeological tomb in Valley of the Kings, Egypt.
The KV51 tomb extends 7.67 meters underground through a network of chambers that form part of the animal burial complex.
Edward R. Ayrton discovered KV51 in 1906 during excavations sponsored by Theodore M. Davis in the Valley of the Kings.
KV51 belongs to a group of three tombs dedicated to animal mummification practices, reflecting Egyptian beliefs about sacred creatures.
Researchers access KV51 through coordinates 25.740833 latitude and 32.602222 longitude, near the main path of the Valley of the Kings.
The tomb contains evidence of animal burials and mummification techniques specific to the New Kingdom period of ancient Egypt.
Location: Luxor
Length: 7.67 m
GPS coordinates: 25.74083,32.60222
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:25
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