KV29
مقبرة 29 · 룩소르
ancient Egyptian tomb
Contents
9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1KV29
Welcome to the heart of the Theban Necropolis, specifically to the East Valley of the Kings. We are standing at the location of KV29, a tomb that represents one of the many enigmas of this royal cemetery. …
Listen in the app2The Entrance Shaft — A Gateway to the Unknown
Standing directly at the entrance of KV29, we observe a characteristic feature of non-royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings: the vertical shaft. In archaeological analysis, the transition from the ramped corridors of early royal…
Listen in the app3The Archaeological Context — Neighbors in the Valley
To understand KV29, we must analyze its relationship to the surrounding tombs. In this specific sector of the East Valley, we find a dense concentration of smaller tombs, such as KV27, KV28, and KV30. …
Listen in the app4The Unfinished Nature of the Valley
A key analytical theme in the study of the Valley of the Kings is the prevalence of unfinished projects. The sources list numerous tombs that were unused or unfinished, such as KV59 or the unfinished corridors of larger royal…
Listen in the app5The Role of Magic and Ritual Objects
Even in an unexcavated tomb like KV29, the analytical focus often turns to the types of objects that would have been present during its active life. The sources note that tombs contained items used to perform magic rituals,…
Listen in the app6Mapping the Valley — From Wilkinson to Modern Day
The history of KV29 is also the history of how the Valley of the Kings has been mapped and categorized. When John Gardner Wilkinson began his numbering system in 1827, he was imposing a modern order on an ancient chaos. …
Listen in the app7Limestone and Labor — The Geology of KV29
Analyzing the physical location of KV29 reveals the profound influence of geology on tomb construction. The Valley of the Kings is composed of several layers of limestone, some of high quality and others prone to fracturing. …
Listen in the app8Final Reflections
As we conclude our analytical look at KV29, we must reflect on the value of the 'unseen' in history. In a place as spectacular as the Valley of the Kings, it is easy to focus only on the grandest monuments. …
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Our scholarly journey at KV29 has come to an end, but the analytical questions it raises will linger. We have explored the architectural significance of the shaft burial, the social context of the minor tombs in the East Valley,…
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What is KV29?
KV29 is a place in 룩소르 with 9 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 | 9 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 25.7408, 32.6022 |
| Last updated |
