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The tomb extends 210 meters into limestone rock, featuring multiple chambers connected by steep corridors decorated with hieroglyphic inscriptions and religious symbols.

Built during the 18th dynasty around 1500 BCE, this tomb initially housed Pharaoh Thutmose I and later became the burial place of Queen Hatshepsut.

The tomb walls display detailed ancient Egyptian funerary texts and scenes from the Book of the Dead, depicting the journey through the afterlife.

Located on the west bank of the Nile near Luxor, the tomb requires careful walking through narrow passages with significant elevation changes.

This tomb represents the first royal burial in the Valley of the Kings, setting architectural standards for subsequent pharaonic tombs.

Location: Luxor

Length: 210.32 m

GPS coordinates: 25.73924,32.60378

Latest update: May 10, 2025 20:02