Valley of the Kings

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. Who discovered Valley of the Kings?KV62, the tomb of Tutankhamun, discovered by Howard Carter in 1922
2. What is the location?Theban Necropolis, West Bank of Luxor, Egypt
3. What is the primary period of royal burial?New Kingdom (Dynasties 18-20, circa 1550–1070 BC)
4. Why did the Egyptians choose the Valley of the Kings for burials?The valley is remote and has a natural pyramid‑like peak that made it feel safe. Its limestone walls were easy to carve, and the hidden location helped protect the tombs from robbers.
5. Who found the famous tomb of Tutankhamun?Howard Carter discovered the tomb in 1922. It is called KV62 and is one of the most famous tombs in the world.

Theban Necropolis: The vast burial grounds on the west bank of the Nile River at ancient Thebes.
Funerary Texts: Ancient Egyptian religious texts guiding the deceased through the afterlife.
Iconography: The visual images and symbols used in art and religious contexts.
Cosmology: The understanding of the origin, structure, and evolution of the universe.