Valley of the kings Guide, Egypt

Valley of the Kings
16 / November / 2023

About the Valley of the Kings

The Valley of the Kings is factually the most astonishing burial site of ancient Egypt and perhaps among the richest historical sites all over the world. This amazing site contains numerous marvelously colored and decorated tombs of the kings of the New Kingdom of Egypt.

History of the Valley of the Kings

The ancient Egyptians have tried many methods and ways to protect their tombs from thieves for centuries. However, most of these efforts haven’t achieved the desired outcomes. This is the main reason why they resorted to hiding their tombs in the Theban Mountains. They chose the location of the Valley of the Kings due to the pyramid shape at its top. The Pharaohs believed that the pyramid shape represented power and dignity. It was around the middle of the 16th century BC when the first king was buried in the Valley of the Kings. The site was the main burial place of several New Kingdom kings until the 11th century BC. The kings of the 18th and 20th dynasties were mainly buried in the Valley of the Kings. There are now more than 63 tombs in the Valley of the Kings.

In 1922, famous archeologist, Howard Carter, discovered the famous instinct tomb of Tut Ankh Amun, as the greatest discovery of the century.

Location of the Valley of the Kings

The Valley of the Kings is located on the West Bank of the Nile River  in Luxor City. It is situated near many several interesting monuments including the Valley of the Queens, the Colossi of Memnon, and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut where you can visit during Egypt Easter tours.

What is interesting to do and explore in the Valley of the Kings?

There are several interesting tombs in the Valley of the Kings to explore. The most famous surely is that of Tut Ankh Amun. It even requires a special ticket to visit. Although it is smaller in size than many other tombs in the valley, the decorations and colors are amazing! Other magnificent tombs include Ramses III, Thutmose III, Amenhotep III, and Seti I.

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