KV40
مقبرة 40 · 룩소르
ancient Egyptian tomb
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to KV40, a tomb that serves as a powerful corrective to the idea that the Valley of the Kings was only about solitary pharaohs. While the grand monuments like KV34 or the tomb of Rameses IV often dominate our perception,…
Listen in the app2The Deep Entry Shaft — Descent into History
The entrance to KV40 is a formidable vertical shaft that drops over five meters into the bedrock. This design is typical for non-royal and collective royal burials of the mid-18th Dynasty. …
Listen in the app3The Central Corridor — A Spine of Generations
From the bottom of the shaft, a long central corridor stretches into the mountain. This is the 'spine' of KV40, from which several side chambers branch out. …
Listen in the app4The Side Chambers — Resting Places of Princes and Princesses
The side chambers of KV40 are where the individual burials were concentrated. When the tomb was reopened in 2014, these rooms were found filled with a chaotic jumble of human remains and grave goods. …
Listen in the app5Pottery and Provisions — Feeding the Soul
One of the most remarkable findings in KV40 was the sheer volume of pottery—thousands of shards representing hundreds of individual vessels. For the ancient Egyptians, these were not just containers; they were the essential…
Listen in the app6The Impact of Flooding and Fire
As we examine the lower sections of KV40, the evidence of natural and man-made disasters becomes clear. The Valley of the Kings is prone to occasional, violent flash floods, and KV40, due to its low-lying position and deep shaft,…
Listen in the app7The Rediscovery — A New Chapter in 18th Dynasty Studies
The systematic excavation of KV40 by the University of Basel starting in 2011 has fundamentally changed our understanding of the royal family in the 18th Dynasty. Before this work, many of the individuals found here were unknown…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we emerge from the deep, soot-stained chambers of KV40 and return to the open air of the valley, we carry with us a new perspective on the New Kingdom. This tomb has shown us that the story of the pharaohs was a family story. …
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What is KV40?
KV40 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 | 25.7333, 32.6000 |
| Last updated |
