Hightlight
- Historical Site / Monument
Hidden within the barren, sun-scorched hills of the Theban Necropolis, the Valley of the Kings is a silent city of the dead that once held the treasures of Egypt’s greatest pharaohs. For 500 years, royal tombs were tunneled deep into the rock, decorated with incredibly detailed and colorful paintings that depict the journey into the afterlife. Entering a tomb like that of Ramses IV or the legendary Tutankhamun, you are surrounded by vibrant scenes of gods and hieroglyphs that look as though they were painted only yesterday. The air inside the chambers is cool and still, creating a sense of sacred mystery that is truly palpable. It is a place of extraordinary archaeological richness, where every corridor reveals the deep spiritual beliefs of a civilization that lived thousands of years ago.
- Where it is: West bank of the Nile at Luxor.
- What you can expect to see: Intricately painted tombs of Ramses II and Tutankhamun.
- How much it is to get in: ~600 EGP (approx. $13 USD) for entry to three tombs.
- What people say: Visitors are stunned by the ‘vibrant colors’ preserved for thousands of years.
- Interesting fact: There are over 60 tombs in the valley, with more still being discovered today.
