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Valley of the Kings
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Valley of the Kings
A narrow valley of east-central Egypt surrounding the site of ancient Thebes between Karnak and Luxor. The valley contains the tombs of numerous pharaohs of the XVIII, XIX, and XX Dynasties, including that of Tutankhamen.
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Many of the tombs in the Valley of the Kings were constructed in great secrecy to escape the attention of the grave robbers.
Journey to the Valley of the Kings by Lorraine Waddell / Travel, recreation and leisure community
The tombs (in the Valley of the Kings and nearby Valley of the Queens) which are open to visitors are facing severe damage to both colors and the engravings," Hawass said.
Egypt warns pharaohs' tombs could disappear by Daily News Egypt (Egypt)
The Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens, where Ancient Egypt's royalty was mummified, is home to the tombs of legendary pharaohs such as the boy king Tutenkhamun and Queen Nefertiti.
Pharaohs' tombs in Egypt may disappear in 150yrs, warns head of ... by Asian News International
 
 
 
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