Blogs

Valley of the Kings Origin of the Valley of the KingsIn 1539 BCE, the kings of the New Kingdom chose this valley as the site for their eternal tombs. This choice was likely influenced by the nature of the mountain in the area, which was called Ta-Dahnt in ancient times. Significance of the LocationThe highest point,...Read More

Deir el-Medina The workers’ village of Deir el-Medina is located in a small valley southeast of the Valley of the Kings from the New Kingdom period. It consists of a main street running north-south and several side streets, with approximately 70 houses. Deir el-Medina was the residence for the workers who built and decorated the tombs...Read More

Valley of the Queens This name was given because about one and a half kilometers southwest of the Valley of the Kings lie the tombs of queens from the 19th and 20th dynasties, as well as members of the royal family and princesses from the Ramesside period. The location offers natural protection from the surrounding mountains....Read More

Medinet-Habu Temple The Medinet-Habu Temple was founded by Ramses III. The stately temple of Ramses III at Medinet Habu is notable for preserving a large part of its original temple structures. Excavations have revealed the layout of the temple, including all its sections, fortifications, and interior constructions in considerable detail. Located on the west bank of...Read More

Rams Road ,Die Zeremonienstraße oder Straße der Widder erstreckt sich von den KarnakTempeln im Süden bis zum Luxor-Tempel im Norden und hat eine Länge von etwa 2700 m. Es gibt Hinweise darauf, dass Hatschepsut aus der 18. Dynastie diejenige war, die den Grundstein für diese Straße legte, da in einer der Inschriften in den Karnak-Tempeln erwähnt...Read More