Difference between revisions of "Valley of the Kings (location)"
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| − | The '''Valley of the Kings''' | + | The '''Valley of the Kings''' is an area of [[Egypt]] enclosed in a bend of the [[Nile]]. It houses the Royal Necropolis and the sites of the tombs of many of Egypt's Pharaohs. These were built after the practice of building pyramids in the Old Kingdom Period became less fashionable, and more importantly, was regarded as less able to deter grave robbers. Tombs in the Valley of Kings are often catalogued using "KV" (short for King's Valley) and a number. |
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
| − | [http://www.thebanmappingproject.com/ Theban Mapping Project] (excellent source with maps) | + | * [http://www.thebanmappingproject.com/ Theban Mapping Project] (excellent source with maps) |
| − | [http://www.valleyofthekings.org Valley of the Kings Foundation] | + | * [http://www.valleyofthekings.org Valley of the Kings Foundation] |
Revision as of 14:44, 6 March 2010
The Valley of the Kings is an area of Egypt enclosed in a bend of the Nile. It houses the Royal Necropolis and the sites of the tombs of many of Egypt's Pharaohs. These were built after the practice of building pyramids in the Old Kingdom Period became less fashionable, and more importantly, was regarded as less able to deter grave robbers. Tombs in the Valley of Kings are often catalogued using "KV" (short for King's Valley) and a number.
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External links
- Theban Mapping Project (excellent source with maps)
- Valley of the Kings Foundation
