KV46
مقبرة 46 · 룩소르
tomb of Yuya and Tjuyu in the Valley of Kings
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to KV46, a site that arguably stands as one of the most significant and enigmatic discoveries in the history of Egyptology. Before the world was captivated by the treasures of Tutankhamun, it was the discovery of this…
Listen in the app2The Discovery of 1905 — James Quibell's Triumph
In 1905, archaeologist James Quibell, working under the sponsorship of Theodore Davis, uncovered what many considered the most important find in the Valley of the Kings until that point. Unlike the grand royal tombs that had been…
Listen in the app3The Occupants — Who were Yuya and Tuya?
The identities of Yuya and Tuya are at the heart of the mystery of KV46. Yuya was a powerful official from the city of Akhmim, serving as a 'Priest of Min' and a senior military commander. …
Listen in the app4The Theories — Joseph and the 'Heretic' Connection
Perhaps the most fascinating scholarly debate surrounding KV46 is the theory linking Yuya to the Biblical Prophet Joseph (Yusuf). Proponents of this view, such as Ahmed Osman, point to several striking coincidences. …
Listen in the app5The Treasures — Chariots, Chairs, and Coffins
The contents of KV46 were a revelation of 18th Dynasty craftsmanship. Because the tomb was nearly intact, it contained a wealth of organic materials that are normally lost. …
Listen in the app6The Mummies — A Physical Connection to the Past
The mummies of Yuya and Tuya are among the best-preserved and most physically distinct ever found in the Valley of the Kings. When their sarcophagi were opened, the excavators found individuals who seemed to be 'merely sleeping'. …
Listen in the app7Hieroglyphic Silence — The Unpainted Walls
One of the most striking features—or rather, a missing feature—of KV46 is the total absence of wall paintings. In almost every other major tomb in the valley, the walls are covered with scenes from the Book of the Dead, the…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we emerge from the silent depths of KV46 and return to the golden light of the Valley of the Kings, we carry with us one of the most complex and rewarding stories in Egyptology. Yuya and Tuya, the 'commoners' who lived like…
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What is KV46?
KV46 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 | 25.7408, 32.6028 |
| Last updated |
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