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The Valley of the Kings is the place in
Egypt where from 16th century BC to 11th century BC were built
numerous tombs for the New Kingdom` s nobles and kings. This
valley is situated on the Nile`s West bank, across from Luxor
(the ancient Thebes), in the center of Theban necropolis. Two
valleys, the West Valley and the East Valley are the parts of
the wadi. The most of the royal tombs are situated in the East
Valley. There are 63 tombs and chambers known in the Egypt`s
Valley of the Kings, in 2005 being discovered a new chamber. The
tombs vary from a complex one with more than 120 chambers to a
simple pit. In the Egypt `s New Kingdom, this valley
represented the main burial place for the most of the royal
figures as well as for numerous privileged nobles. Scenes from
the mythology of Egypt decorate the royal tombs and offer
information about the funerary rituals and the beliefs of the
ancient Egyptians. In antiquity many of these tombs were robbed
but their remains can offer some details regarding the rulers`
power and opulence. Beginning with the 18th century in the
Valley of the Kings have been many Egyptological and
archaeological explorations. The tombs situated here are a
continue stimulation for archeologists and not only. The valley
together with the Theban Necropolis, become a heritage site of
the world in 1979. More, the Valley of the Kings represents one
of the world`s most known archaeological sites. The discovery of
the Tutankhamun`s tomb represents the reason for which this
place became a famous one in the modern times. A new centre for
tourists has been opened and in the valley the conservation,
excavation and exploration still continue. |
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