Valley of the Kings (location)
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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.
Levels
External links
- Theban Mapping Project (excellent source with maps)
- Valley of the Kings Foundation
