Things to see and do Valley Of Queens

Nefertari, the most famous of Ramses II's wives, is buried in this magnificent tomb, rediscovered in 1904. Access is via a staircase leading to the antechamber, where the queen is depicted on the left wall playing senet, a kind of chess game. On the right is the vestibule, of rare beauty, featuring the sovereign before Osiris and Amun, Thoth and Anubis. A staircase leads to 2 annexes where Nefertari is depicted before 3 genies. Lastly, access is gained to the burial chamber, supported by 4 massive pillars, which surround the tomb more in place.

Amun-Her-Khepeshef was one of the five sons of King Ramses III. He was supposed to succeed his father, but died at the age of 15. Access to the vestibule and burial chamber is via a descending ramp. This depicts the prince preceded by his father, whom he presents to the deities. Extracts from the Book of the Dead are read. The sarcophagus, located in the back annex, originally rested in the burial chamber. The paintings are still very fresh.

Khaemwasat is one of the sons of Ramses III. He died in the 28th year of his royal father's reign. One enters a vestibule dominated by an astronomical ceiling. On the left wall of the vestibule, Ramses III, followed by his sons, faces Thoth and Anubis. Two annexes face the vestibule: the deceased is presented to different deities. The funerary chamber succeeds the vestibule; its walls are decorated according to the Book of the Dead. The sarcophagus is no longer there: found in pieces, it can be seen in part in the Egyptian Museum in Turin.