Qarat el-Muzawwaqa, Necropolis at New Valley Governorate, Egypt.
The decorated hill contains burial chambers and tombs scattered across multiple levels of the elevated archaeological site in the Western Desert.
The excavations in 1971 revealed over 200 mummies and two significant tombs belonging to Petosiris and Petubastis, which remain open for visits.
The tomb decorations display a combination of Greek and Egyptian artistic elements through intricate zodiac ceiling designs and wall paintings.
Access to the site requires coordination with local authorities due to its remote desert location, approximately 2 kilometers from Deir Al Haggar.
The necropolis features preserved color pigments on its walls, demonstrating ancient Egyptian painting techniques in burial chamber decorations.
Location: New Valley Governorate
GPS coordinates: 25.68186,28.83833
Latest update: March 6, 2025 00:50
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