During Egypt's New Kingdom (1539-1075 B.C.), the valley became a royal burial ground for pharaohs such as Tutankhamun, Seti I, and Ramses II, as well as queens, high priests, and other elites of ...

As its name suggests, the Valley of the Kings is where dozens of pharaohs were laid to rest. In fact, you'll find 63 royal tombs here, including notable pharaohs like Tutankhamun (or King Tut), Ay ...

In 2025 archaeologists announced the identification of the long-lost tomb of Pharaoh Thutmose II near Luxor’s famed Valley of the Kings. Buried deep in the Theban hills, the tomb is being recognized ...

In the heart of Egypt’s Valley of the Kings opposite the modern city of Luxor in Upper Egypt, a treasure trove of history and artistry has come to light as archaeologists unveil the secrets of ...

The Valley of Kings is noteworthy for its discoveries, like the tomb of King Ramesses II (AKA The Great), but this mummy also came from that same spot.Before Howard Carter became a household name ...

Though not as glamorous as the Valley of the Kings or the Valley of the Queens, the Valley of the Artisans – known locally as Deir el-Medina – offers a glimpse into the lives of the workers ...

Kicking off in 2026, the new Waldorf Astoria Nile River Experience will allow travelers to explore the world’s longest river ...

The face of the Pharaoh Amenhotep I who founded the Valley of the Kings and rewrote history in ancient Egypt has been revealed. A graphic designer used data from CT-scans to recreate his likeness.

Travel | May 2, 2025. These Extraordinary Archaeological Sites Are a Portal to Ancient Egypt. The Valley of the Kings and other bucket-list Egyptian destinations offer a glimpse into millennia-old ...

One tomb belonged to Amum-em-Ipet, who lived during the Ramesside period (as the 19th and 20th Dynasties, the last two of the ...