Information about Valley of the Nobles:

A tomb is a place built to hold a dead person and their things after death. Ancient Egyptians gave their graves an architectural look and more meaning by painting colorful pictures on the inside walls and dividing the inside into different rooms.

Since Egyptians believed in an afterlife, they treated the bodies of their ancestors with great care. This is why tombs only have one purpose: to keep the bodies from breaking down. Ancient kings asked ancient Egyptians to build some of the most beautiful tombs ever.

The typical Egyptian tomb was called a mastaba, and it had two rooms: one for ceremonies and one for the body. In the past, the larger room was used for ceremonies to honor the dead. In comparison, the smaller room held a statue of the deceased person so that his spirit could also participate in the more significant celebrations.

Tourists can visit the beautiful tombs where Egyptian nobles and kings were buried in Luxor. The Valley of the Queens and the Valley of the Nobles are also named for these graves.

The images on the inside walls of these underground tombs come from both this world and the next. The graves of ancient Egyptian kings and queens are the best places to see how Egyptian art changed from the New Kingdom to the Amarna style. This style shows a broader range of scenes from the royal family’s life and everyday life in Egypt.

Because it is so popular, the valley of the Nobles is part of our Nile river cruise packages and Luxor day trips. There are a lot of well-kept Nobel tombs in Egypt. If you want to go there soon, we will tell you everything you need to know about them.

 

Valley of the nobles:

There are several tombs of high priests and leaders from Egypt’s Middle Kingdom and the New Kingdom in the valley of the Nobles. All of the graves look and are set up the same. Most of the graves in this valley haven’t been moved in a long time, and the land has been carefully taken care of. The brightly colored pictures of Egyptian court life have been kept. They show field workers, architects, artisans, singers, and other members of Egyptian society.

On the western bank, in Luxor, there are several royal tombs. Each grave in the valley of the Nobles had a number on it. The tomb of Ramose, which had the number 55, may have been the one that people went to the most. There are many essential tombs among the Nobles’ graves, such as those of Khaemhet and Neferhabef.

Tomb of Sennufru:

Sennefer was the mayor of Thebes in the Egypt of Amenhotep I. His tomb, which has the number TT 96, is known for having a very tall roof. The tomb got its strange name because the walls were decorated with climbing plants by skilled masons of the time.

This mausoleum stands out not only because of how well it was built but also because of how well it has been taken care of. The current picture shows the burial chamber (TT96B) and the ongoing renovations to the surface sanctuary (TT96A).

 

Tomb of Rekhmire:

This cemetery has 100 tombs, and the 100th one is also important. Re-khme-e, who was vizier to both Tuthmosis III and Amenhotep II, connected it to the royal court. The stone carvings in this tomb show many different parts of life in ancient Egypt.

When the Minister of the Court, Re-that-Re, talks to the King of Egypt and his troops about the gifts and tributes they have received, it is one of the most moving parts of the movie.

Some things sent as tributes were kitchenware, gardening supplies, and animals of all shapes and sizes. One of the most important things about this grave is the inscription about how hard the Minister worked to give his people a fair chance at life on Earth.

When planning your tomb tour, you should think about how many tombs you want to see. If you follow these steps, you’ll be sure to see everything on your must-see list without getting lost.

 

Tomb of Nakht:

The person who is buried here was a well-liked member of the community who was a great recorder. During his reign, King Tuthmosis IV was also the cosmologist at the Temple of Amon.

His wife also participated in Temple activities by singing in the Temple’s chanting choir. The tomb isn’t massive, but its views are among the most beautiful I’ve ever seen. A lot of work has been put into ensuring that each place is real.

 

Tom of Ramose:

If you want to visit a tomb in the Valley of the Nobles, this is the one you should go to. During the 18th Dynasty, when King Amenhotep III and Akhenaton (or Amenhotep IV) ruled, Ramose taught the people of Thebes and was buried in this impressive tomb. Between Amenhotep III and Akhenaton dynasties, there was a ruler named Ramose (or Amenhotep IV).

Ramos was the pharaoh of Egypt until King Akhenaton’s fifth year in power. It looks like the tomb was opened and used by many other Noblemen in the future. The names of King Akhenaton were probably erased from the dividers by the same people who opened the tomb.

The Priest of Amon Ra, Ra-mose, is an influential person. From the way the tomb was built, it’s clear that he thought the space was attractive.

People who went to the tomb to look at the sun plate, which had a carving of the God Aton and lit up the names and pictures of Akhenaton’s wives and children, saw the most exciting thing. Most of the people who came were interested in this one piece of art. Here, you can also see another High Priest. This one has a long robe and a head that has just been shaved. He is, in fact, right next to him.

On the south wall of the interior, there is a brightly colored scene that shows what the ritual is for and what the women are doing. You might find sycophants gathering to give funeral gifts to the dead. On the eastern divider, the best artists of the Seventeenth Dynasty made a beautiful piece of relief art.

It is a very touching scene when Ra-Mose and his wife sit on a bench with their pet geese. On the south side of the tomb’s mass is a painting of Ra’s funeral, his goods, and the sacrifices that were made for him. In another picture, you can see groups of crying mourners standing together and a priest waiting at the tomb’s entrance can be seen before them.

 

Tomb of Menna:

This is the most beautiful and well-known tomb in the whole Valley of the Nobles. It is in perfect shape and has many scenes that people will remember. During the reign of Tuthmosis IV, the respected Menna was made the royal land surveyor, and this tomb was built in his honor.

He was the one who had to figure out how much the ranchers owed, so his initiative was significant. So, what he did was very important. Inside the tomb, there are many scenes from everyday life. Building, farming, harvesting, plowing, and winnowing are all shown.