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No need to fret after reading this recommendation for the best tombs in the Valley of the Kings, Egypt

When it comes to the tombs of the Egyptian pharaohs, people always think of the pyramids first. Little do they know that the Valley of the Kings in Luxor is also a testament to history📚. This is also a site that causes many a headache🙈, because after purchasing your ticket, you have to decide which 3 tombs to visit, and this choice can be particularly agonizing for the indecisive!😱 🌟Conclusion: ①Big bug🔥: Buy tickets online, and currently, you can visit all the tombs for free as the electronic tickets cannot be punched. ②If you're not overly obsessed with Egyptian tombs, visiting about 3 tombs is generally sufficient (spending about 20 minutes in each). We chose the basic KV2, KV11, KV16, and paid extra for KV9. 🌟Recommended Pharaoh's Tombs 👑KV2 Ramses IV Ramses IV ascended to the throne at an older age, and his death was quite sudden. The tomb had to be completed ahead of time, and although it's not very large, the murals are well-preserved👍. The extensive use of goose yellow and off-white gives a peaceful and unoppressive feeling. It also contains almost complete inscriptions of the 'Book of the Dead', 'Book of Heaven', etc. The story of the sky goddess Nut swallowing the sun is depicted across an entire arch. 👑KV11 Ramses III The famous ruler of Habu City☀, who repelled invasions by the Libyans and sea peoples multiple times, has a rather large and exquisite tomb. The murals feature images of Ramses II and many snake elements🐍. 👑KV16 Ramses I Ramses I was not of royal blood; he was a general who rose through the ranks to ascend the throne. The tomb's murals are very colorful, dominated by blue, with the white-robed god of the dead, Osiris, as the main character in his tomb. 👑KV 9 Ramses V (additional fee) This is a joint tomb for Ramses V and VI, with stunning black and gold murals on the ceiling. 👇Practical Tips: 🚙Transportation: Taking a taxi with Indrive is cheaper. Navigate to 'Valley of the Kings', you can take a taxi directly from the East Bank or take a ferry to the West Bank first. Ignore the drivers trying to chat you up, and it's not recommended to hire a car for the day. 🎫Tickets: Choose the additional fee-paying tombs you want to visit in advance and buy tickets together, otherwise, you'll have to take a shuttle back. Cash is not accepted, to save money you can ask a foreigner to help you pay with a card. You can buy a general ticket first, then choose 3 open tombs after entering the site, and punch the ticket at the entrance of the tomb chamber. 🎒Bring water and do sun protection. Ignore people who try to chat with you. 🗺My 9 days and 8 nights Egypt itinerary: Cairo - Siwa Oasis - Cairo - Luxor - Hurghada - Cairo 👣Luxor 2 days Day1: Valley of the Kings - Habu City - Nile River sailing sunset Day2: Hot air balloon - Temple of Tanna - Massage 📌Additional Knowledge: 👉KV stands for 'Valley of the Kings' in English, and the numbers represent the order in which they were discovered. 👉Why most pharaohs and nobles were buried in the Valley of the Kings. ①Pyramids required a huge amount of manpower and resources, yet were too conspicuous and easily robbed. Placing tombs on the West Bank of the Nile was safer, as people lived on the East Bank and crossing the river was difficult. ②The Egyptians believed that the sun rising in the east and setting in the west of the Nile symbolized the journey of life. Being buried directly on the West Bank, after a night, one might just be able to rise again. ③The Valley of the Kings is located beneath the pyramid-shaped mountain Al-Qurn, paying homage to the ancient Egyptian pharaohs.
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Posted: Apr 7, 2024
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