Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
About
The Valley of the Kings is a renowned archaeological site located on the west bank of the Nile in Egypt, serving as the burial ground for pharaohs and powerful nobles of the New Kingdom from the 16th to the 11th centuries BCE. This site is characterized by its rock-cut tombs, which are adorned with intricate murals and inscriptions depicting Egyptian mythology and funerary practices. The valley is divided into the East and West Valleys, with the former containing the majority of royal tombs. The tombs, such as the famous KV5 and KV62, highlight the opulence and religious beliefs of ancient Egypt. Despite historical tomb robberies, the site remains a vital source of information about ancient Egyptian civilization and continues to be a focus for archaeological research and exploration.
Gallery
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Archaeological Features
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Burial and Funerary Structures
Artistic and Decorative Features
Environmental and Natural Features
Historical Timeline
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- Egypt
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