KV57, Ancient royal tomb in Valley of the Kings, Egypt.
KV57 is a royal tomb in the Valley of the Kings that extends roughly 128 meters deep into limestone cliffs. The complex contains multiple corridors and chambers decorated with wall paintings and inscriptions from the New Kingdom period.
The tomb was built in the 16th century BC and served as the final resting place of Pharaoh Horemheb, the last ruler of the 18th Dynasty. Despite multiple episodes of looting over the centuries, many decorative elements have survived to the present day.
The walls display scenes from the afterlife with gods and religious texts that guide the pharaoh on the journey after death. These depictions reveal what ancient Egyptians believed about the world beyond life.
Access requires a separate ticket for the Valley of the Kings, with visits limited to specific times of day. Comfortable shoes and plenty of water are important since the underground passages can be narrow and warm.
The tomb follows a deliberately confusing design with multiple angled passages and changing directions throughout the underground passages. This layout was intentionally created to confuse grave robbers and make finding the burial chambers more difficult.
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