Anatomy of a Tomb: Ancient and Modern Designations for Chambers and Features What was in a royal tomb?
Foundation Deposits While more commonly found in association with temple constructions, foundation deposits also have been unearthed at some royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings.
Historical Development of the Valley of the Kings The reasons New Kingdom kings chose the East Valley of the Kings for their burials are unclear.
History of the Valley of the Kings: Third Intermediate Period to the Byzantine Period At the end of the New Kingdom, Egypt entered a period of political and economic decline.
Tomb Robberies From the day they were first sealed in antiquity, treasure-filled tombs in the Valley of the Kings were potential targets for theft.
Tombs in Collision The Valley of the Kings was used for over five hundred years and as more and more tombs were dug there the site became increasingly crowded.