Valley of the Kings: Tombs, History & Priceless Treasures
Summary The Valley of the Kings was carved into limestone cliffs opposite modern Luxor and became the New Kingdom’s royal necropolis from c. 1550-1070 BCE. It was chosen for its…
Summary The Valley of the Kings was carved into limestone cliffs opposite modern Luxor and became the New Kingdom’s royal necropolis from c. 1550-1070 BCE. It was chosen for its…
Summary The Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa in Alexandria are a remarkable archaeological site that reflects the fusion of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman cultures. Discovered in 1900, these underground tombs…
Summary The Royal Family Mausoleums, known as Hosh Al Basha, are an extraordinary complex of tombs located in Cairo’s historic Al-Qarafa district. It was built in the early 19th century…
Summary The Serapeum of Saqqara is an extraordinary subterranean burial complex built between 1400 BC and 30 BC to honor the sacred Apis bull, believed to be a divine incarnation…
Summary The Valley of the Golden Mummies is a mesmerizing archaeological site located in Egypt’s Bahariya Oasis, dating back to the Greco-Roman period (1st century BCE–4th century CE). Discovered in…
Summary The Fraser Tombs, dating back over 4,600 years to the 4th and 5th dynasties of Ancient Egypt, are a hidden necropolis northeast of Minya. These 15 rock-cut tombs, built…
Summary Beni Hasan, a necropolis in Middle Egypt, houses 39 rock-cut tombs dating back to the Middle Kingdom (2055–1065 BC). Carved into limestone cliffs, these tombs belonged to influential provincial…
Summary UNESCO World Heritage Site: The City of the Dead, located in Cairo, Egypt, is a legendary monument housing a series of Islamic cemeteries. It is a UNESCO World Heritage…
Summary The Tomb of Ramses IV, located in the Valley of the Kings in Luxor, Egypt, is an important burial site from the New Kingdom period of ancient Egypt. Designated…
Summary The Valley of the Nobles, nestled on the west bank of the Nile in Luxor, is a hidden archaeological treasure often overshadowed by the Valley of the Kings. This…
