List of burials in the Valley of the Queens

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The following is a list of burials in the Valley of the Queens , in Thebes (modern Luxor, Egypt) and nearby associated areas.

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NumberTime PeriodDiscoveredIntended forPositionShort summary
QV1 [1] Byzantine 1959 [lower-alpha 2] Un­known—QV1 was originally designated as a Pharaonic tomb, but since been interpreted to be a Coptic hermit shelter.
QV2 [2] 18th Dynasty 1966 [lower-alpha 2] AnonymousUn­knownNothing remains of QV2 other than a shallow pit which was reburied in 2009 with debris.
QV3 [3] 18th Dynasty 1966 [lower-alpha 2] AnonymousUn­knownQV3 is described as an undecorated shaft tomb which was last cleared from 1984 to 1985.
QV4 [4] 18th DynastyUn­knownAnonymousUn­knownQV4 consists of a shaft entrance with two chambers that were reburied in 2010.
QV5 [5] 18th Dynasty 1960 [lower-alpha 2] AnonymousUn­knownQV5 consists of a shallow pit leading to a single large chamber that is partly filled with debris.
QV6 [6] 18th Dynasty 1960 [lower-alpha 2] AnonymousUnknownQV6 is similar to QV5, a recent assessment has not been made as the tomb is largely filled with debris. It was recommended in 2008 that this tomb be reburied for visitor safety.
QV7 [7] 18th Dynasty 1960 [lower-alpha 2] AnonymousUn­knownQV7 has 3 chambers, the excavation of chamber C was possibly started at a later stage. Flooding continues to be a serious threat to this particular site due to its vulnerable location.
QV8 [8] 18th Dynasty 1960 [lower-alpha 2] Hori PrinceQV8 is attributed to Prince Hori, an unnamed King's daughter, and a person named Amenwesekhet. It was also reused in the Late Period (25th-26th Dynasties).
QV9 [9] 18th Dynasty 1960 [lower-alpha 2] AnonymousMilitary [lower-alpha 3] QV9 is an undecorated shaft tomb constructed during the reign of Thutmes I. This tomb may have been used by a member of the military as an arrow head and decorated leather fragment that may have been part of a quiver was found.
QV10 [10] 18th DynastyUn­knownAnonymousUn­knownFinds in this tomb included a "mirror handle, part of a staff covered in pink leather, and glazed blue faience hair beads". It was also reused in the Third Intermediate and Roman Periods. Avian mummies placed in Roman period vases were also discovered in the tomb.
QV11 [11] 18th DynastyUn­knownAnonymousUn­knownArtifacts recovered from this tomb indicate that it was reused "extensively" in the Third Intermediate, Late, and Roman Periods. These finds included Third Intermediate Period sarcophagi, and burial equipment attributed to a 25th Dynasty individual named Pariyah.
QV12 [12] 18th DynastyUn­knownAnonymousUn­knownArtifacts recovered from this tomb indicate an original owner of an elevated rank. Finds include fragments of three arrows, a golden tip of a scepter, and Sarcophagus fragments inscribed with the name of Thutmes II. This tomb was also reused in the Third Intermediate and Roman Periods.
QV13 [13] 18th DynastyUnknownAnonymousUnknownThis tomb contained 18th Dynasty sarcophagus fragments, pottery, and glazed wig ornaments. it was also reused in the Third Intermediate and Roman Periods based on additional finds.
QV14 [14] 18th DynastyUn­knownAnonymousUn­knownNot much is known about this tomb other than an 18th Dynasty age, it was possibly reused in the Third Intermediate and Roman Periods.
QV15 [15] 18th DynastyUn­knownAnonymousUn­knownNot much is known about this tomb other than its age and connection to QV16 by a long passage.
QV16 [16] 18th DynastyUn­knownAnonymousUn­knownNot much is known about this tomb other than its age and connection to QV15 by a long passage.
QV17 [17] 18th DynastyUn­known Merytra I &
Urmerutes 		PrincessesThis tomb has been ascribed to two 18th Dynasty princesses, Merytra (I) and Urmerutes based on artifacts that were found. One theory is that these could have been daughters of Amenhotep III. QV17 was also reused in the Late Period (25th-26th Dynasties).
QV18 [18] 18th DynastyUn­knownAnonymousUn­knownThis tomb may have been constructed during the reign of Amenhotep III, and reused during the Third Intermediate Period.
QV19 [19] 18th DynastyUn­knownAnonymousUn­knownQV19 has a single shaft leading to a large chamber which is dated to the 18th Dynasty.
QV20 [20] 18th DynastyUn­knownAnonymousUn­knownThis has been described as the "largest" 18th Dynasty shaft tomb, with a probable royal association.
QV21 [21] 18th DynastyUn­knownAnonymousUn­knownRecovered artifacts indicate that this tomb was reused during the Third Intermediate, Roman, and Coptic periods
QV22 [22] 18th DynastyUn­knownAnonymousUn­knownRecovered artifacts are similar to QV21, but just date to the Third Intermediate period.
QV23 [23] 18th DynastyUn­knownAnonymousUn­knownThis tomb was reused during the Third Intermediate period.
QV24 [24] 20th Dynasty Un­knownUnfinished—It's believed by TMP that the location of QV25 was forgotten about until workers constructing QV24 ran into it.
QV25 [25] 18th DynastyUn­knownAnonymousUn­knownNot much is known about this tomb other than its 18th Dynasty age.
QV26 [26] 18th DynastyUn­knownAnonymousUn­knownNot much is known about this tomb other than its 18th Dynasty age.
QV27 [27] 18th DynastyUnknownAnonymousUnknownThis 18th Dynasty tomb collapsed in antiquity and has been described as "unstable".
QV29 [28] 18th DynastyUnknownAnonymousUnknownThis 18th Dynasty tomb partly collapsed in antiquity and has been noted to be in "poor condition".
QV30 [29] [30] 18th Dynasty Antiquity Nebiri Head of the StablesReign of Tuthmosis III [31]
QV31 [29] 19th Dynasty c.1828AnonymousQueenTime of Seti I [31]
QV32 [32] 18th Dynasty c.1854AnonymousUn­knownNot much is known about this tomb other than its 18th Dynasty age.
QV33 [29] 19th Dynasty c.1828TanedjemetPrincess-QueenTime of Seti I [31]
QV34 19th Dynasty 1926AnonymousPrincess-QueenTime of Seti I [31]
QV35 [33] 18th Dynasty c.1985AnonymousUn­knownQV35 is a completed shaft with no chambers.
QV36 [29] 19th Dynasty 1905AnonymousPrincess-QueenTime of Seti I [31]
QV37 [34] 18th Dynasty 1903AnonymousUn­knownNot much is known about this tomb other than its 18th Dynasty age.
QV38 [29] 19th Dynasty c.1828 Sitre QueenWife of Ramesses I [31]
QV39 [35] 18th DynastyUn­knownAnonymousUn­knownQV39 could have been intended for Prince Wadimose or another royal of the 18th Dynasty, whose tutor was Imhotep.
QV40 [29] 19th Dynasty c.1826AnonymousPrincess-QueenTime of Seti I [31]
QV41 [36] 20th Dynasty c.1826AnonymousUn­knownThis unfinished tomb may have been for a son of Rameses III, it was reused in later periods.
QV42 [29] 20th Dynasty c.1826 Pareherwenemef PrinceSon of Ramesses III, Possibly also occupied by Minefer, wife of Rameses III [31]
QV43 [29] 20th Dynasty 1903 Seth-her-khopsef PrinceThis 18th Dynasty tomb was intended for a son of Ramesses III, who later became Ramesses VIII. It has been periodically opened to visitation, most recently in 2012.
QV44 [29] 20th Dynasty 1903 Khaemwaset PrinceSon of Ramesses III, Buried in reign of Rameses IV [31]
QV46 [29] 18th Dynasty 1905 Imhotep VizierVizier under Thutmose I
QV47 [29] 17th Dynasty 1905 Ahmose PrincessThis tomb was for the daughter of Tao II the Brave and Sitdjehuti. While stable, "loose and falling surface rock" makes the tomb dangerous. [37]
QV48 [38] 18th DynastyUn­knownAnonymousUn­knownNot much is known about this tomb other than its 18th Dynasty age, and unstable domed ceiling.
QV49 [39] 19th Dynasty c.1828Unfinished—QV49 was abandoned after the entryway was cut.
QV50 [40] 20th DynastyUn­knownUnfinished—QV 50 was possibly abandoned after an unintentional connection was made with QV 49.
QV51 [29] 20th Dynasty c.1826 Iset Ta-Hemdjert QueenWife of Ramesses III, mother of Ramesses VI
QV52 [29] 20th Dynasty c.1816 Tyti Princess-QueenWife of Ramesses III, daughter of Setnakhte
QV53 [29] 20th Dynasty c.1826Ramesses MeryamenPrinceSon of Ramesses III
QV54 [41] 20th Dynasty c.1826Unfinished—This unfinished tomb is now used by site personnel to rest and store items.
QV55 [29] 20th Dynasty 1904 Amun-her-khepeshef PrinceSon of Ramesses III
QV56 [42] 19th Dynasty c.1854Unfinished—Unstable rock may have halted the construction of this single chambered tomb.
QV57 [43] 19th Dynasty c.1854Unfinished—Unstable rock may have halted the construction of this single chambered tomb.
QV58 19th Dynasty c.1826AnonymousQueenTime of Ramesses II [31]
QV59 [44] 18th DynastyUn­knownAnonymousUn­knownNot much is known about this tomb other than its 18th Dynasty age.
QV60 [29] 19th Dynasty c.1826 Nebettawy Princess-QueenThis tomb was for a daughter-wife of Ramesses II, the structural stability of the tomb is now seriously compromised by the loss of interior walls.
QV61 [45] 18th DynastyUn­knownAnonymousUn­knownThis tomb contained the remains of an unknown individual along with some pottery.
QV62 [46] 18th DynastyUn­knownAnonymousUn­knownNot much is known about this tomb other than its 18th Dynasty age.
QV63 [47] 18th DynastyUn­knownAnonymousUn­knownNot much is known about this tomb other than its 18th Dynasty age.
QV64 [48] 18th DynastyUn­knownAnonymousUn­knownNot much is known about this tomb other than its 18th Dynasty age.
QV65 [49] 18th Dynasty c.1828AnonymousUn­knownThis 18th Dynasty tomb was reused in the Roman period.
QV66 [29] 19th Dynasty 1904 Nefertari QueenWife of Ramesses II
QV67 [50] 18th DynastyUn­knownAnonymousUn­knownNot much is known about this tomb other than its 18th Dynasty age.
QV68 [29] 19th Dynasty c.1826 Meritamun Princess-QueenDaughter-wife of Ramesses II
QV69 [51] 18th DynastyUn­knownAnonymousUn­knownQV69 is now used as a "magazine for archaeological study materials cleared from other tombs in the QV".
QV70 18th Dynasty [31] Un­knownNehesyUn­known
QV71 [29] 19th Dynasty c.1826 Bintanath Princess-QueenDaughter-wife of Ramesses II
QV72 18th Dynasty c.1845 Neferhat &
Baki		Princess & Prince
QV73 [29] 19th Dynasty c.1826 Henuttawy Princess-QueenThis tomb was for a daughter-wife of Ramesses II. [31] It now has numerous faults and structural concerns related to open joints, and bedding plane tilting.
QV74 [29] 20th Dynasty c.1826 Duatentopet [lower-alpha 4] QueenWife of Ramesses IV. Usurped from an unused tomb of a 19th Dynasty Princess. [31]
QV75 [29] 19th Dynasty c.1826 Henutmire Princess-QueenDaughter-wife of Ramesses II (or possibly a sister)
QV76 18th Dynasty [31] Un­knownMerytrePrincess
QV77 [52] 18th DynastyUn­knownAnonymousUn­knownThis 18th Dynasty tomb was reused during later periods.
QV78 [53] 18th Dynasty 1844AnonymousUn­knownThis 18th Dynasty tomb was reused during the Roman period for group burials.
QV79 [54] 18th DynastyUn­knownAnonymousUn­knownThis 18th Dynasty tomb was reused during later periods.
QV80 19th Dynasty c.1826 Tuya QueenWife of Seti I and mother of Ramesses II. [29]
QV81 18th DynastyUn­knownHeka[...]Un­knownName only partially preserved [31]
QV82 18th Dynasty [31] Un­knownMinemhat &
Amenhotep 		Princes
QV83 [55] 18th DynastyUn­knownAnonymousUn­knownIt's unclear if this 18th Dynasty tomb was ever completed.
QV84 to
QV86		20th DynastyUn­knownUnfinished—QV84, QV85, and QV86 are all unfinished tombs from the 20th Dynasty due to poor rock quality. [56] [57] [58]
QV87 [59] 18th Dynasty 1905AnonymousUnknownThis 18th Dynasty tomb contained pottery, it's now described by TMP as "structurally compromised with severely fractured and friable rock".
QV88 18th Dynasty [31] 1903AhmosePrinceSon of Nebesu and Ian. The mummy was that of a fetus. [31]
QV94 [60] 18th DynastyUnknownAnonymousUnknownQV94 contained a "substantial" amount of pottery dating to the reign of Amenhotep III, along with the bones of several children. Of issue is the shaft entrance which now shows evidence of erosion which created a "wide, unstable and potentially dangerous opening".
QV95 [61] 20th Dynasty 1906AnonymousUn­knownThis 20th Dynasty tomb was never finished, it later served as a Coptic monastery.
QV96 [62] 18th DynastyUn­knownAnonymousUn­knownArtifacts from this 18th Dynasty tomb include a partial wooden scepter, Faiencepanels from furniture, and funerary offerings.
QV98 [63] 18th Dynasty 1903AnonymousUn­knownNot much is known about this tomb other than its 18th Dynasty age.

Three Pits and Rope

The following tombs are located in the Valley of the Three Pits, and the Valley of the Rope. Both of these valleys lie north of the main valley, and are associated with the Valley of the Queens. QV92, 93, and 97 are located in the latter of these two, while the former contains the rest. Tombs QVA to QVL in particular belonged to elite officials and members of the royal court during the reign of Thutmose III. These lettered tombs have since become inaccessible due to instability concerns as noted during a survey and documentation study conducted by the Getty Conservation Institute (GCI) and the Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA) between 2006 and 2008.

NumberTime PeriodDiscoveredIntended forPositionShort summary
QV89 [64] 18th Dynasty AntiquityAnonymousUn­knownThis 18th Dynasty tomb was already opened when discovered, it may have contained artifacts dating stylistically to the 25th or 26th Dynasty.
QV90 [65] 18th Dynasty 1895AnonymousUn­knownThis 18th Dynasty tomb may have contained artifacts dating stylistically to the 25th or 26th Dynasty.
QV91 [66] 18th Dynasty 1895AnonymousUn­knownThis 18th Dynasty tomb may have contained artifacts dating stylistically to the 25th or 26th Dynasty.
QV92 [67] 18th Dynasty 1905AnonymousUn­knownQV92 is an 18th Dynasty single-chamber shaft tomb.
QV93 [68] 18th Dynasty 1905AnonymousUn­knownNot much is known about this 18th Dynasty tomb.
QV97 [69] 18th Dynasty 1903AnonymousUnknownQV97 has been described as "unstable", and has never been fully excavated.
QVA [70] 18th Dynasty AntiquityMinmesOfficialThis tomb belonged to an 18th Dynasty official named Minmes, who held the title of "cup-bearer" for Thutmose III.
QVB [71] 18th Dynasty AntiquityAnonymousOfficialSeveral artifacts were found in QVB including seal impressions, and a "fragmentary jar filled with linens" used during the mummification of the owner.
QVC [72] 18th Dynasty AntiquityAnonymousOfficialConstructed under the reign of Thutmose III for an unnamed official.
QVD [73] 18th Dynasty AntiquityAnonymousOfficialSeveral artifacts were found in QVD including braided hair extensions prepared with beeswax. Coffin fragments suggest that the tomb was reused.
QVE [74] 18th Dynasty AntiquityAnonymousOfficialSeveral artifacts were found in QVE including nasal obturators, utilitarian amphorae, vases, and pottery dating to the reign of Thutmose III.
QVF [75] 18th Dynasty AntiquityAnonymousOfficialSeveral artifacts were found in QVF including various types of beads, the handle of a miniature lotiform fan, and pieces of a blue glass paste bracelet.
QVG [76] 18th Dynasty AntiquityKariOfficialThis tomb belonged to an 18th Dynasty official named Kari, who was an official under Thutmose III.
QVH [77] 18th Dynasty AntiquityAnonymousOfficialQVH contained two amphorae dating to the Third Intermediate Period, suggesting that this 18th Dynasty tomb was reused.
QVI [78] 18th Dynasty AntiquityAnonymousOfficialQVI contained an amphora dating to the Third Intermediate Period, suggesting that this 18th Dynasty tomb was reused.
QVJ [79] 18th Dynasty AntiquityAnonymousOfficialSeveral artifacts were found in QVJ including fragments of a vase of foreign origin, fragments of alabaster vessels, and several fragmentary clay balls with blue and black glazed frit. The Theban Mapping Project notes that the latter find is related to a rite called "Hitting the ball".
QVK [80] 18th Dynasty AntiquityAnonymousOfficialSeveral artifacts were found in QVK including fragments of a wooden Sarcophagus, leather sandals, uninscribed canopic fragments, and fragments of jewelry.
QVL [81] 18th Dynasty AntiquityAnonymousOfficialSeveral artifacts were found in QVL including fragments of a wooden Sarcophagus, leather sandals, uninscribed canopic fragments, and fragments of jewelry. The exact location of this tomb has since been lost as the entrance was naturally reburied.

Western Wadis

The following 18th Dynasty tombs are located in the Western Wadis, which is associated with the "Valley of the Queens". As the name implies, the "Western Wadies" is located West of the vallies of the Three Pits/Rope, and Northwest of the main valley.

NumberDiscoveredIntended forPositionShort summary
Wadi 1-b [82] 1917AnonymousUn­knownWadi 1-b was first noted by Howard Carter during his survey of the Western Wadis in 1916-1917. It was later mapped and researched by Elizabeth Thomas in 1959-1960. During her visit, Thomas saw fragments of "blue painted ware (pottery) typical of the reigns of Amenhotep III to Akhenaten" scattered around the shaft. The additional discovery of Coptic ware in the tomb came as no surprise due to previously discovered Coptic dwelling remains in the area. [82]
Wadi A-1 [83] 1916 Hatshepsut QueenThis hidden cliff tomb located 70 metres (230 ft) above the valley floor was originally for Queen Hatshepsut before she ascended to the throne. [83] [84] The identity of the tomb's owner came when Howard Carter examined a large quartzite Sarcophagus (now in the Egyptian Museum) in the tomb sometime in 1916. Hatshepsut never used this tomb, and was later interred in KV20 (King's Valley). The tomb is now closed to the public due to its remote "dangerous" point of entry. [83]
Wadi A-2 [85] AntiquityAnonymousQueenWadi A-2 is another "well hidden" cliff tomb located 70 metres (230 ft) above the valley floor. It was plundered in antiquity and was rediscovered by locals from the West Bank, who "subsequently" mentioned its location to Howard Carter (1916-1917). Émile Baraize excavated the tomb in 1921 and found a bit of gold leaf, the neck and stopper of a pottery jug, and fragments of a cosmetic jar’s alabaster lid. These finds as well as a close proximity to Hatshepsut’s tomb suggest that A-2 most likely belonged to an 18th Dynasty Queen. The tomb is now closed to the public due to its remote "dangerous" point of entry. [85]
Wadi A-3 [86] 1960AnonymousUn­knownThis tomb has been dated to the 18th Dynasty due to its close proximity to Hatshepsut’s cliff tomb (Wadi A-1). Wadi A-3 was not noted by Carter, and was later documented by Elizabeth Thomas by 1960. It's not certain whether the tomb was abandoned or whether the lower chamber is blocked by very hard debris. This open tomb is in danger of being reburied by debris falling from the cliff above and/or by flooding. [86]
Wadi A-4 [87] 1916AnonymousUn­knownWadi A-4 dates to the 18th Dynasty for the same given reason as A-3. Howard Carter first noted this tomb (1916-1917) who stated that it was probably "open since early times". This now remains debated as the tomb has never been fully excavated to see if it was unfinished or emptied at a later date. Wadi A-4 is also in danger of being reburied by debris falling from the cliff above and/or by flooding. [87]
Wadi A-5 [88] AntiquityAnonymousUn­knownWadi A-5 dates to the 18th Dynasty for the same given reason as A-3. Howard Carter first noted this tomb (1916-1917) and speculated that it had been open since the Coptic period as he found pottery fragments that date to that time. The tomb's location was lost afterwards until 2021, when it was rediscovered, mapped, and cleared. It remains unknown if this tomb was unfinished or emptied at a later date. [88]
Wadi C-1 [89] Antiquity Neferure? [lower-alpha 3] PrincessThis cliff tomb is located 70 metres (230 ft) above the valley floor and was plundered in antiquity. The interior is described as "plastered but not decorated", and may have belonged to a Princess. Howard Carter suggested Princess Neferure based on an "account of a graffito of a Cartouche" he had found. The tomb is now closed to the public due to its remote "dangerous" point of entry. [89]
Wadi C-2 [90] AntiquityAnonymousUn­knownWadi C-2 was first noted by Howard Carter (1916-1917), who saw it was "open and had been plundered". The only feature of this tomb is a deep shaft that widens at the bottom. Every attempt to explore the bottom of the shaft has been unsuccessful due to the amount of debris that has accumulated inside.
Wadi C-3 [91] AntiquityAnonymousUn­knownWadi C-3 is exactly the same as C2 except for being "shallow" and "open" as opposed to "deep" and filled with debris. It was also plundered in antiquity as noted by Howard Carter.
Wadi D-1 [92] 1916 Menhet,
Menwi, & Merti 		ConcubinesWadi D-1 is another "well hidden" cliff tomb located 10 metres (33 ft) above the valley floor. The tomb belonged to three foreign wives of Thutmes III whose names are Menhet, Menwi, and Merti. After their burial the tomb lay undisturbed until August 1916, when it was discovered by locals from the West Bank and robbed. Howard Carter was able to recover most of the loot which helped identify their original owners. This tomb is now closed to the public due to its remote "dangerous" point of entry.
Wadi D-2 [93] AntiquityAnonymousUn­knownHoward Carter noted (c.1916-1917) that this tomb contained the graves of baboons and had already been plundered. The meaning or reason behind the baboon burials is unknown. One theory is that they may be associated with a private tomb. Wadi D-2 is now "mostly blocked and badly eroded" leaving its visitation status in question.
Wadi D-3 [94] AntiquityAnonymousUn­knownHoward Carter noted (c.1916-1917) that this tomb contained the graves of baboons and had already been plundered. The meaning or reason behind the baboon burials is unknown. One theory is that they may be associated with a private tomb. Wadi D-3 is now "mostly blocked and badly eroded" leaving its visitation status in question.
Wadi D-4 [95] 1988AnonymousUn­knownWadi D-4 was discovered and excavated by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1988. While the pit contained a "Thutmoside Foundation deposit", Chamber B is a subsidiary burial due to its "careful cutting and size". Various artifacts from the 18th Dynasty to the Roman Coptic period were discovered in both. In the time following its original purpose regular floods in the wadi deposited debris and objects from Wadi D-1 and other areas into Wadi D-4.

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Notes

  1. 1 2 3 While the coloring is sourced by the Theban Mapping Project (via information usually provided in the "Conservation" section of each tomb profile), it is impossible to know when any given tomb will be open or closed to visitation.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Year of documentation
  3. 1 2 This is a theory
  4. ↑ Also known as "Tentopet"

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">QV80</span>

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Tanedjemet or more accurately Tanedjemy or Tanodjmy (tʒnḏmy) is a King's Daughter (sʒt-nsw), King's Wife (ḥmt-nsw), and Mistress of Upper and Lower Egypt from the New Kingdom period, only known from her tomb in the Valley of the Queens. While her identity and connections are unstated by any surviving sources, the circumstantial evidence has been interpreted to show that she was almost certainly a wife of Seti I and probably a daughter of Horemheb.

Imhotep was the governor of the city, a judge and a vizier under Thutmose I. He was also said to be a tutor to the sons of the king.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Cliff tomb of Hatshepsut</span> Tomb in Wady Sikkat Taqet Zaid

The cliff tomb of Hatshepsut, also referred to as tomb Wadi A-1, is the tomb quarried for her as Great Royal Wife of Thutmose II. It is located in Wady Sikkat Taqet Zaid, to the west of the Valley of the Kings near Luxor, Egypt. The tomb is cut into a slot in the vertical cliff face 70 metres (230 ft) above the valley floor. It is unfinished, with the cutting of the burial chamber never being completed. Although never used for a burial, it did contain a sarcophagus inscribed for Hatshepsut as Great Royal Wife. Originally found by local diggers, the tomb was later excavated by Howard Carter on behalf of the Earl of Carnarvon in 1916.

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