KV65
مقبرة 65
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the frontier of modern Egyptology. We stand near the site of KV65, a tomb whose very existence reminds us that the Valley of the Kings is not a finished book, but a library still being unearthed. …
Listen in the app2The Science of Discovery — Radar and Residue
The discovery of KV65 was not an accident but a triumph of modern technology. For decades, it was believed that the Valley had been 'exhausted' of its secrets. …
Listen in the app3The Architecture of the Noble — 18th Dynasty Style
Preliminary examinations of KV65 suggest it follows the architectural style of the 18th Dynasty. This was the 'Golden Age' of Egypt, the era of Hatshepsut, Akhenaten, and Tutankhamun. …
Listen in the app4The Mystery of the Entrance — Debris and Protection
One of the most intriguing features of KV65 is the manner in which its entrance was concealed. It was found beneath a thick layer of limestone chips, likely the waste material from the excavation of nearby royal tombs. …
Listen in the app5The Occupant — A Search for Identity
Who was buried in KV65? This remains the most tantalizing question for the scholarly mind. …
Listen in the app6KV64 and KV65 — The New Valley Frontier
KV65 is often discussed in tandem with its 'neighbor,' KV64. Both were found in the same sector of the valley during the 2008-2011 seasons. …
Listen in the app7The Future of Archaeology — Preservation vs. Exploration
The work at KV65 raises a fundamental question in modern archaeology: should we open everything we find? In the past, the rush was always to clear and display. …
Listen in the app8Closing
Our visit to the site of KV65 concludes with a renewed sense of the Valley's mystery. We have moved from the grand, golden halls of Ramses IV to a place where the history is still being written in the dust. …
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What is KV65?
KV65 is a place with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Heritage |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 25.7408, 32.6022 |
| Last updated |
