KV58
مقبرة 58 · 룩소르
ancient Egyptian tomb
Contents
7 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to KV58, one of the smaller and more enigmatic locations within the Valley of the Kings. While the world often focuses on the grand, sprawling tombs of Ramses or Seti, the scholarly value of the Valley often lies in these…
Listen in the app2The Entry Shaft — A Descent into the Unknown
The journey into KV58 begins with its vertical entry shaft. In the context of the Valley of the Kings, the shaft is a common feature for non-royal tombs of the New Kingdom. …
Listen in the app3The Single Chamber — A Cache of Chariots
At the bottom of the shaft lies the single chamber of KV58. It is a roughly cut room, lacking the smooth finish of the royal burial halls. …
Listen in the app4The Amarna Connection — Politics in the Pit
The artifacts found in KV58 provide a fascinating link to the Amarna period, the most controversial era in ancient Egyptian history. The mention of King Ay on the gold foils is particularly significant. …
Listen in the app5Discovery and Excavation — The Harold Jones Legacy
The modern history of KV58 began in January 1909, during the excavations led by Ernest Harold Jones on behalf of Theodore Davis. Jones was searching for the 'lost' tomb of the Eighteenth Dynasty and instead stumbled upon this…
Listen in the app6Chariots and Royalty — Symbols of the New Kingdom
The presence of chariot fragments in KV58 is a potent symbol of New Kingdom royalty. The chariot was introduced to Egypt from the Near East and quickly became the ultimate symbol of the Pharaoh's power, military prowess, and…
Listen in the app7Final Reflections
As we conclude our visit to KV58, we are reminded that greatness in the Valley of the Kings is not always measured in the size of the tomb or the richness of the wall paintings. This small, undecorated pit has provided us with…
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What is KV58?
KV58 is a place in 룩소르 with 7 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 | 7 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 25.7500, 32.6143 |
| Last updated |
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