Valley of the Kings

The Valley of the Kings, located on the west bank of the Nile near Luxor, served as the royal necropolis for New Kingdom pharaohs (16th–11th centuries BC). Hidden within its desert cliffs lie over 60 tombs, including the world-famous tomb of Tutankhamun discovered by Howard Carter in 1922. The tombs, adorned with intricate hieroglyphs and vivid wall paintings, depict scenes from the Book of the Dead and reveal ancient beliefs about the afterlife. Unlike pyramids, these subterranean chambers were designed for secrecy, safeguarding the remains of rulers such as Ramses II and Seti I. Today, the Valley stands as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offering visitors a profound journey into Egypt’s spiritual and royal legacy.