Theban Necropolis
مدينة طيبة الجنائزية · 룩소르주
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation2:11
Across the Nile from the modern city of Luxor lies a landscape that served as the final resting place for Egypt's most powerful pharaohs, queens, and nobles during the New Kingdom. This is the Theban Necropolis, a vast expanse of…
Listen in the app2The Colossi of Memnon — Sentinels of Amenhotep III2:09
Our first stop on the West Bank is the Colossi of Memnon, two gigantic seated statues that rise nearly 18 meters from the ground. Despite their common name—a misnomer attributed by Greeks and Romans to the Trojan hero…
Listen in the app3Valley of the Kings — The Hidden Chambers of the New Kingdom2:00
Entering the Valley of the Kings is like stepping into a silent, sun-baked world of secrets. This rocky valley was chosen by the pharaohs of the New Kingdom, starting perhaps with Thutmose I, to hide their tombs from the tomb…
Listen in the app4Deir el-Bahari — The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut2:06
A short journey from the Valley of the Kings brings us to one of the most striking architectural sights in all of Egypt: Deir el-Bahari. This is the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the only female pharaoh to rule for an…
Listen in the app5Valley of the Artists — The Village of Deir el-Medina1:57
While the kings and queens were buried in splendor, the people who actually built those tombs lived in a unique community known today as Deir el-Medina, or the Valley of the Artists. This is perhaps the most remarkable site in…
Listen in the app6Tomb of the Warriors — The MMA507 Discovery2:02
In a less-visited corner of the necropolis lies a site of intense historical and emotive power: the tomb known as MMA507. In 1923, archaeologists uncovered the remains of 60 soldiers here, believed to be the warriors of…
Listen in the app7The Alabaster Workshops — A Living Craft2:00
To complete our journey through the Theban Necropolis, we must look at the craft that has sustained the local community for centuries: the carving of Egyptian Alabaster. Near the entrance to the valley, you will find workshops…
Listen in the app8Closing1:52
As the sun begins to set over the jagged peaks of the Theban Hills, we conclude our journey through the Necropolis. We have walked through the 'City of the Dead,' from the towering sentinels of Amenhotep III to the hidden,…
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What is Theban Necropolis?
Theban Necropolis is a place in 룩소르주 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 룩소르주 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 16 min 17 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 25.7208, 32.6100 |
| Last updated |
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