#valley of the kings. Egypt

The valley of the kings is the location of burial tombs of many of the ancient Egyptians pharaohs and wealthy nobles of the new kingdom.

This valley is known to contain 63 tombs and chambers .It was the principal burial place of the major royal figures of the Egyptian New Kingdom, as well as a number of privileged nobles. The royal tombs are decorated with scenes from Egyptian mythology and give clues as to the beliefs and funerary rituals of the period. Almost all of the tombs seem to have been opened and robbed in antiquity, but they still give an idea of the opulence and power of the pharaohs.

It is thought that the first pharaoh to build in the valley of the kings was Amenhotep.The last royal burial in the valley of the Kings is thought to be that of Ramesses XI but there is evidence that nobles continue to usurp tombs in the area for some time after the last pharaonic burial. As far as we know, the Valley of the Kings contains sixty-three tombs making it one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world.

Although all of the tombs have been robbed at some point based on history, the decorations of the wall of the tomb tells us more about the life and belief of the ancient Egyptians

It is possible that any tomb yet to be found was so well hidden that it also escaped the notice of ancient thieves. Only time will tell. We are learning, too, that the love of beauty is one of Nature's greatest healer.