Few today will not have read or heard about the Valley of the Kings at some point in their lives. It’s not surprising that the Egyptians often refer to their homeland as Masr Om El Donya, which literally translates to “Egypt Mother of the World.”
One can clearly see the relevance of this statement from its long history, awe-inspiring monuments, and wealth of antiquities. Beautiful temples adorn Luxor and Thebes on the East Bank of the Nile. Majestic necropoli and tombs pave the way for the dead on the Westside, and most certainly, none will disappoint you.
This unique landscape made the perfect backdrop for Siptah’s Legacy, and for discovering a new tomb in what appears to be an unexplored valley just to the North West of the principal resting place of Egypt’s middle kingdom dynastic rulers.
The official name for the site in ancient times was The Great and Majestic Necropolis of the Millions of Years of the Pharaoh, Life, Strength, Health in The West of Thebes.
Valley of the Kings and El Qurn
El Qurn is the highest point in these Theban Hills located on the West Bank of the Nile right opposite Thebes. It has a Pyramidal Shape when viewed from the valley’s entrance and, it has often been hypothesized that this may have been the main reason behind the choice of this site by the ancient priests.
63 tombs have been excavated in the Valley of the Kings, with an additional 4 in the West Valley.
There are probably more tombs to be found, and to this day, the valley remains one of the most active archaeological sites in the world. If you haven’t had an opportunity of visiting this venerable site, it’s certainly worth adding to the bucket list!