KV39
مقبرة 39 · 룩소르
ancient Egyptian tomb
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to one of the most mysterious and secluded locations in the Theban Necropolis: KV39. Situated high in the cliffs of the southern branch of the Valley of the Kings, far removed from the famous clusters of Ramesside tombs,…
Listen in the app2The Southern Staircase and the Entrance Corridor
We begin our exploration at the southern entrance of KV39. This is one of three separate entrances, a feature that makes this tomb unique in the entire Valley. …
Listen in the app3The Eastern Axis and the Debris of History
We now move to the eastern branch of the tomb. This section was filled with a massive amount of debris, including stone chips and pottery fragments, when it was first excavated. …
Listen in the app4The Burial Chamber and the Early Sarcophagi
We reach the heart of the tomb: the central burial chamber. This is where the royal sarcophagus would have once sat. …
Listen in the app5The Mystery of the Mummified Dog and Monkey
While not directly inside KV39, the neighboring tombs—KV50, KV51, and KV52—are inextricably linked to its story and the surrounding area. These small, simple tombs were found to contain the mummified remains of a dog, a monkey,…
Listen in the app6The High Lookout and the 'Peak' of the Theban Mountain
As we exit the tomb and stand on the rocky ledge outside, we are at one of the highest points of the Valley of the Kings. Looking up, we see the towering 'Peak,' known to the ancients as El-Qurn. …
Listen in the app7The Later Reuse and the Priestly Caches
Our final section before the closing looks at the later life of KV39. During the Twenty-first Dynasty, when the power of the pharaohs had waned and tomb robbery became rampant, the High Priests of Amun at Thebes took drastic…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our visit to KV39, we are left with more questions than answers, and that is perhaps its greatest appeal. Whether it was the final resting place of Amenhotep I or a grand experiment by an early Thutmosid king, KV39…
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What is KV39?
KV39 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 | 25.7378, 32.6017 |
| Last updated |
