Valley of the Kings

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Valley of the Kings

05 16, 2023

Valley of the Kings

On the western side of Luxor, also called Thebes, there is a desert river valley where the pharaohs of the eighteenth and nineteenth dynasties were laid to rest. Therefore, it was renamed "Valley of Kings" and included not just kings but also significant people. One of the top attractions in Luxor, it draws tourists from around the world on Safaga shore excursions to see the mesmerizing tombs. There are more than sixty finished tombs and twenty unfinished ones in the valley.

The reason for choosing the West Bank

The valley was selected for burial because it was situated to the west of the Nile, representing the setting place of the sun god. As a result, burial grounds in ancient Egypt were located on the Nile River's western bank. The rulers of ancient Egypt chose burial locations near cliffs with pyramid-shaped structures to represent their belief in eternal life and reincarnation. The kings chose this location because it provided seclusion, ensuring they could rest peacefully without worrying about theft.

The tombs located in the Valley of Kings

Most of the tombs can be visited by the public and history enthusiasts, however, some are currently closed for repairs and upkeep. Tutankhamun's burial site stands out as a prominent tomb, housing a substantial amount of treasure. It is back at the Egyptian Museum and most recently at the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza. The Valley of Kings contains the tomb of Queen Hatshepsut (reigned around ___). A burial chamber from the 15th century measures 215 meters and descends 100 meters into the rock.

The valley includes many carved scenes showing the dead king with different gods, especially those from the underworld. The tombs also feature special burial engravings found in the Papri to guide him during his journey. Discovering the wealth of Egyptian pharaohs and their Royal burial grounds like Tutankhamun's tomb, Seti I's tomb, and Ramses VI is an enduring journey offered by Egypt Classic Tours.

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With or without a guide, visitors can stroll through the Valley of the Kings at their own pace. If you do hire a guide, they will provide you with information on each tomb just before you visit it because guides are not authorized inside the actual tombs.

The Valley of the Kings is a renowned archaeological site located on the west bank of the Nile River near Luxor, Egypt. It served as a burial ground for many pharaohs and powerful nobles of the New Kingdom period (approximately 1550-1070 BCE).

Located in Luxor, Egypt, on the western bank of the Nile River, lies the Valley of the Kings, an ancient royal burial site. Pharaohs and wealthy nobility from the New Kingdom era found their ultimate resting place there (about 1550–1070 BCE). There are many tombs in the valley, including the most well-known modern discovery—that of Tutankhamun. The magnificent and well-preserved tombs in the Valley of the Kings, which are embellished with fine artwork and hieroglyphic inscriptions, are well known.

With the discovery of the last burial chamber in 2006, known as Tomb 63, as well as the discovery of two other entrances to the same chamber in 2008, the number of tombs discovered so far has reached 63 tombs of varying sizes, ranging from a small hole in the ground to a complex tomb with more than 120 burial chambers inside.

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