KV5

The KV5 tomb extends 443 meters beneath the limestone cliffs, containing over 130 chambers connected through a network of corridors and passages.

The excavation teams first accessed KV5 in 1825, but its complete discovery occurred in 1995 when Kent R. Weeks and his team revealed its extensive structure.

The tomb served as a burial complex for multiple sons of Pharaoh Ramesses II, featuring detailed wall carvings and ceremonial chambers for Egyptian funeral rituals.

Visitors can access KV5 through guided tours of the Valley of the Kings, located on the west bank of the Nile River near Luxor.

Archaeological research indicates that KV5 remains the largest tomb ever found in Egypt, with only seven percent of its total area currently excavated.

Location: Luxor

Length: 443.2 m

Reference: KV5

Website: https://thebanmappingproject.com/tombs/kv-05-sons-rameses-ii

GPS coordinates: 25.74058,32.60222

Latest update: November 1, 2025 21:24