Tomb of Ramses IV
Egypt
The tomb has so much colour and detail even the ceiling above the sarcophagi with its goddess Nut stretching across the space. The sarcophagus is one of the largest in the valley, even though some of the paintings have deteriorated this is one of the most decorated.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to KV2, the final resting place of Ramses IV, the third king of the 20th Dynasty. As we stand at the entrance to this tomb in the Valley of the Kings, I invite you to observe the shift in royal funerary architecture. …
Listen in the app2The Entrance — Welcoming the Sun God
Our journey begins at the entrance pylon, where the first scene immediately establishes the divine connection of the King. Here, we see Ramses IV being welcomed by Re-Horakhty, the sun god of the two horizons. …
Listen in the app3The Corridors of Light — The Book of Gates
As we move further into the second and third corridors, the narrative shifts to the 'Book of Gates.' This text describes the twelve hours of the night, each represented by a gate guarded by a serpent. To pass each gate, the sun…
Listen in the app4The Antechamber — Rebirth and the Book of the Dead
We now enter the antechamber, a space that serves as the final gateway to the burial hall. The walls here are covered with the 'Book of the Dead,' or more accurately, the 'Book of Coming Forth by Day.' This collection of spells…
Listen in the app5The Chamber of Gold — The Burial Hall
Step into the burial chamber, often referred to as the 'Chamber of Gold.' The dominant color is yellow, signifying the eternal, incorruptible flesh of the gods. This room is the heart of the tomb, the 'House of Eternity' where…
Listen in the app6The Leviathan of Granite — The Sarcophagus
Standing before you is one of the most massive objects in the Valley of the Kings: the pink granite sarcophagus of Ramses IV. Measuring over three meters high and carved from a single block of stone from Aswan, it is a leviathan…
Listen in the app7The Celestial Roof — The Goddess Nut
Look up at the ceiling of the burial chamber. This is perhaps the most famous astronomical ceiling in Egypt. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As we emerge from the depths of KV2 and return to the blinding light of the Valley of the Kings, take a moment to reflect on the journey we have just witnessed. The tomb of Ramses IV is more than a burial site; it is a profound…
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What is Tomb of Ramses IV?
Tomb of Ramses IV is a place in Egypt with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 25.7405, 32.6018 |
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