📍 What It Really Refers To
The Valley of the Kings is a dry desert valley on the west bank of the Nile, near Luxor, that served as the royal necropolis (burial ground) for the most powerful pharaohs of ancient Egypt during the New Kingdom period (about 1550–1070 BCE)
🏺 Why It’s Significant
- It was the final resting place for many of Egypt’s well-known rulers, including Tutankhamun, Ramses II, Seti I, and Thutmose III
- The tombs are rock-cut deep into limestone hills and decorated with hieroglyphs and religious scenes related to the journey to the afterlife
- More than 60 tombs and chambers have been identified, and discoveries continue through archaeological work.
- The site is part of the UNESCO World Heritage property “Ancient Thebes with its Necropolis.”
🪓 What You See There
Visitors today can walk through several tombs, each with its own layout and artwork, reflecting the beliefs and funerary practices of ancient Egyptian royalty. The most famous discovery was the nearly intact tomb of Tutankhamun, unearthed in 1922, which revealed an extraordinary array of artifacts.
💡 In short: “King of the Valley” is most likely a casual way of referring to Egypt’s Valley of the Kings in Luxor — the burial valley of the ancient Egyptian kings. There isn’t an official place by the name King of the Valley distinct from that archaeological site.
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“King’s Valley” (King of the Valley / Valley of the Kings) on the West Bank of Luxor — one of Egypt’s richest archaeological areas where ancient pharaohs were buried:
🏛️ 1. Major Sites Inside or Near the King’s Valley
👑 Tombs and Royal Burial Sites
• Inside the Valley of the Kings you can explore dozens of ancient royal tombs — including those of famous pharaohs such as Ramses II, Ramses VI, and Tutankhamun (KV62), each with beautiful wall paintings and burial corridors.
• Tomba KV14 de Tausert i Sethnajt – This is a specific tomb in the valley you can visit, often celebrated for its excellent preservation and decoration.
🏺 2. Surrounding Historic Monuments & Temples
These are not inside the valley itself, but nearby and often included in the same trip:
• Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut – A stunning cliff-side funerary temple built for one of Egypt’s greatest pharaohs.
• Valley of the Queens – Similar to the King’s Valley but dedicated to queens and royal family members; it contains beautifully decorated tombs.
• Colossi of Memnon – Giant twin statues that once flanked a huge funerary temple of Amenhotep III
🏙️ 3. Other Notable Luxor Attractions Nearby
These can round out your visit if you’re exploring the broader West Bank or Luxor area:
• Luxor Temple – Majestic temple in Luxor city (East Bank) especially atmospheric at sunset/night.
(Bonus) — There are many more tombs and nobles’ burial sites around the area and other temples you can add to your itinerary.
✨ Tips Before You Go
- Most tombs in the Valley of the Kings are open seasonally or rotate access to protect the art inside, so check ahead which ones are open on your visit day.
- The valley area has a tram service to help visitors get from the entrance up to the tomb paths.
Would you like a suggested walking route or a full day itinerary for visiting these sites? (I can plan it for you!)
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Valley of the Kings
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Tomba KV14 de Tausert i Sethnajt
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Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut
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Valley of the Queens
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Colossi of Memnon
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Luxor Temple
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