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2025 Egypt – Day 9 – Valley of The Kings and Valley of the Queens

The Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens are two of the most significant and best-preserved ancient burial sites in Egypt. Located on the west bank of the Nile near Luxor, these desert valleys served as royal necropolises during the New Kingdom period (circa 1550–1070 BCE), a time of expansive empire and religious transformation.

Carved deep into the limestone cliffs of the Theban hills, the tombs of pharaohs, queens, princes, and high-ranking nobles were designed to ensure a safe journey into the afterlife. The Valley of the Kings is best known for its elaborate royal tombs, including that of Tutankhamun, while the Valley of the Queens is renowned for the stunning tomb of Nefertari, the great royal wife of Ramses II.

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2025 Egypt – Day 7 – Luxor

Luxor is one of the most historically rich and archaeologically significant cities in the world. Located in Upper Egypt on the east bank of the Nile River, it stands on the site of ancient Thebes, the capital of Egypt during the Middle and New Kingdoms. Today, Luxor is often referred to as the world’s greatest open-air museum, with its dense concentration of temples, tombs, and monuments spanning thousands of years of ancient Egyptian civilization.