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  Ramesseum Temple The Ramesseum is the grand temple built by Ramses II on the west bank of the Nile in Thebes, the ancient capital of Egypt. It is distinguished by its massive granite statues at the temple’s entrance and scenes of battles fought by Ramses II, carved into the walls of this temple. Ramesseum Temple...Read More

The Tomb of Sinnefer is famous for its grapevine-decorated ceiling. It was uncovered in 1826 and is one of the largest tombs of nobles from the 18th Dynasty in the Taiba Necropolis. The tomb is located in the so-called South Hill at the top of a hill. Sinnefer was a high-ranking official during the reign of...Read More

The tomb of Sin Negm is located in the West Cemetery of Deir el-Medina and is designated as Nott1. It is one of the best-preserved Egyptian tombs. Sin Negm lived during the 19th Dynasty, during the reign of Pharaoh Seti I and the early years of Ramses II. He likely died in the 11th year of...Read More

Nefertari’s Tomb The most magnificent and beautiful of all tombs is the tomb of Queen Nefertari, QV 66. It is famous for the beauty and splendor of its design and colors. It was discovered in 1904 by Ernesto Schiaparelli. Nefertari’s Tomb Nefertari was the wife of Ramses II before he took over the rule of Egypt....Read More

Tutankhamun’s Tomb Tutankhamun’s tomb is located in the Valley of the Kings on the west bank of the Nile and is designated KV62. On November 4, 1922, Lord Howard Carter wrote in his diary: The first step leading into the tomb was found. Tutankhamun’s Tomb Following this discovery, one of the greatest finds in history was...Read More