Sunday, January 29, 2017

KV9 – Tomb of Ramses V and Ramses VI .. Part ( 8 )

This tomb was begun for Ramses V, whose full titulary may be given here, together with that of Ramses VI, who usurped his tomb, as an example of the ridiculous titularies of these Ramesside Pharaoh, the length of whose names was in inverse proportion to the strength of their reigns .

Saturday, January 28, 2017

KV8 – Tomb of Merneptah .. Part ( 7 )

This tomb lies on the right, away from the interesting group which includes the tomb of Tutankhamun and other famous sepulchers .

Friday, January 27, 2017

KV1 to KV7 .. Tombs in the Valley of the Kings .. Part ( 6 )

KV1 – Tomb of Ramses VII
This tomb lies on the right-hand side of the road, in a little valley which leads westwards from a point before the barrier at the entrance to the valley is reached .