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The Valley of the Kings is a royal burial ground near Luxor, Egypt, used in the New Kingdom and containing Tutankhamun's tomb, found in 1922.
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Where is the Valley of the Kings located?
The Valley of the Kings is a royal burial ground located on the west bank of the Nile, near the city of Luxor in Egypt. It sits within the heart of the ancient Theban Necropolis.
Who was buried in the Valley of the Kings?
This site was the principal burial ground for the pharaohs and powerful nobles of Egypt's New Kingdom. Famous pharaohs such as Ramesses II, Seti I, and Tutankhamun had their tombs constructed here.
When was Tutankhamun's tomb discovered in the Valley of the Kings?
The tomb of Tutankhamun, designated as KV62, was famously discovered by British archaeologist Howard Carter in 1922. It was one of the few royal tombs found largely intact, filled with thousands of golden artifacts.
Why did pharaohs stop building pyramids and use the Valley of the Kings?
Pyramids were highly visible targets for widespread tomb robbing, so New Kingdom pharaohs chose a hidden, remote valley to protect their burials. Despite this strategic shift, almost all of the tombs in the valley were still robbed in antiquity.
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