KV18, Royal tomb in Valley of the Kings, Egypt
KV18 is an underground royal tomb in the Valley of the Kings that extends roughly 43 meters deep and contains multiple chambers with hieroglyphic inscriptions and religious symbols. The walls are covered with paintings and texts from ancient Egypt that show the architecture and design of this burial site.
The tomb was built during the 18th Dynasty of ancient Egypt as a burial place for royal family members. It dates from the New Kingdom period, when the Valley of the Kings was the primary site for royal burials.
The chambers display inscriptions and images meant to guide the deceased into the afterlife according to ancient Egyptian beliefs. These religious depictions were central to how people understood what happened after death.
Access is through marked paths with stairs and corridors leading down into the chambers. Lighting inside helps you see the wall paintings, but bringing a flashlight allows you to spot more details in darker corners.
The tomb remained buried for centuries and was only fully excavated in modern times. Its discovery contributed significantly to understanding burial customs of that era.
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