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The Valley of the Kings

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The Valley of the Kings in 1917, before the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb by Howard Carter in 1922.

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The same view today. Note the Qurn in the background, the pyramid-like natural structure which may have encouraged the mortuary use of the site by the ancient Egyptians. Copyright Ken Griffin.

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The tomb of Amenhotep II was discovered by Victor Loret in 1898. It had been extensively looted.

 

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A similar view today. Copyright Ken Griffin.

 

 

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