KV17, Royal tomb in Valley of the Kings, Egypt
The burial chamber of KV17 stretches 137 meters into limestone rock, containing multiple corridors decorated with detailed hieroglyphic inscriptions and religious texts.
Giovanni Battista Belzoni discovered this pharaonic tomb in October 1817, leading to significant archaeological findings about burial practices of the Nineteenth Dynasty.
The walls display painted scenes from the Book of Gates, astronomical illustrations, and religious texts that guided pharaohs through their journey in the afterlife.
The tomb remains closed to regular visitors due to structural concerns, with access limited to researchers and preservation specialists since 1991.
The original alabaster sarcophagus from this tomb now resides at Sir John Soane's Museum in London, measuring nearly 3 meters in length.
Location: Luxor
Length: 137.19 m
GPS coordinates: 25.73988,32.60197
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:15
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