KV63
مقبرة 63 · 룩소르
ancient Egyptian tomb
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the site of KV63, a discovery that sent shockwaves through the archaeological world in 2005. For eighty-three years, it was believed that the Valley of the Kings was 'tapped out,' that Theodore Davis was right when he…
Listen in the app2The Discovery and the Five-Meter Shaft
The discovery of KV63 was a moment of pure serendipity, much like the 'young boy' whose accidental step revealed the first stair of Tutankhamun's tomb. In 2005, archaeologists were actually clearing a path for tourists when they…
Listen in the app3The Seven Wooden Coffins
Inside the small chamber of KV63, the team found seven wooden coffins, stacked together in a cramped space. These were not the gold-leafed masterpieces of Tutankhamun, but simpler, anthropoid-shaped containers made for adults, a…
Listen in the app4The Natron Bags and Mummification Materials
What KV63 lacked in gold, it made up for in 'sacred biology.' The chamber was filled with dozens of large storage jars containing materials used in the mummification of a high-ranking individual, almost certainly someone from the…
Listen in the app5The Ankhesenamun Connection
One of the most 'mesmerizing and moving' discoveries in KV63 was a clay seal impression bearing part of the name of Queen Ankhesenamun, the wife of Tutankhamun and the daughter of Akhenaten and Nefertiti. This tiny artifact…
Listen in the app6The 'Fake' Mummy and the Embalming Workshop
During the excavation of KV63, the team encountered a 'trick' left by the ancient Egyptians. One of the sealed coffins, which they hoped would contain a royal mummy like Nefertiti, turned out to be another storage container…
Listen in the app7Proximity to Tutankhamun’s KV62
The location of KV63—just fifteen meters from the entrance to King Tut’s tomb—is perhaps its most intriguing feature. This proximity suggests that the two sites were managed by the same group of priests and embalmers. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our exploration of KV63, we are left with a deeper understanding of the 'technical skill' and 'sacred biology' that defined the Valley of the Kings. This site is not just a chamber; it is a 'bridge in time' to the…
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What is KV63?
KV63 is a place in 룩소르 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 룩소르 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 25.4400, 32.3600 |
| Last updated |
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