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The Secret Tombs of Ancient Egypt
From the Lecture Series: History of Ancient Egypt
Many aspects of ancient Egypt have been a mystery for thousands of years. Among them are the secret tombs, ordered and built in the Valley of the Kings by a pharaoh from a later dynasty to secure his predecessors’ remains. Let us try to learn about these tombs.
The Valley of the Kings, situated near Luxor, is the location of the secret tombs of ancient Egypt. (Image: Anton Belo/Shutterstock)
The Need for the Secret Tombs
During one of those periods when Egypt was sliding again and wasn’t the great power it used to be, the Valley of the Kings where the royal tombs of many kings and queens were located was no longer being closely guarded. Hence, there were a series of tomb raids by thieves.