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Necropolis · Luxor, Luxor
Valley of the Kings
Valley on Luxor’s west bank with tombs cut into rock of New Kingdom pharaohs, such as those of Tutankhamun, Seti I and Ramesses VI, with painted walls.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Valley of the Kings
The Valley of the Kings lies on the west bank in a dry valley of the Theban mountain, beneath the pyramidal peak of el-Qurn. For about 500 years, from the 16th to the 11th century BC, New Kingdom pharaohs were buried there in tombs cut into the rock, away from the funerary temples on the plain.
There are more than 60 tombs with corridors and chambers decorated with texts and scenes of the afterlife. Tutankhamun’s tomb, discovered in 1922 with its treasure, houses the pharaoh’s mummy; Seti I’s and Ramesses VI’s tombs have very well preserved paintings.
The entrance ticket includes some tombs, which rotate throughout the year; others, such as Tutankhamun’s, Seti I’s and Ramesses VI’s, require separate tickets: check the current schedule.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
Two to three hours.
Best time
At opening, early morning, before the heat and the groups arrive.
How to get there
By car or taxi across the bridge, or by boat to the west bank and then by car, about 10 km from the dock.
Tip
Choose the tombs before you go and bring water: the valley is hot and has little shade.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Valley of the Kings
How many tombs can you visit in the Valley of the Kings?
The ticket includes some tombs, which change throughout the year; others require separate admission.
Is Tutankhamun’s mummy in the Valley of the Kings?
It is, in its own tomb, KV62; the treasure objects are in the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza.
Can you take photos in the Valley of the Kings?
Photography rules change and may require a separate ticket: check at the ticket office.