This is the tomb of Rameses III, dating from the middle of the 12th century BCE. He ruled for more than 30 years until he was assassinated by a son. Given the long reign, there was plenty of time to carve and decorate the tomb.
As this is what you've been waiting for, I'll let the pictures speak for themselves. The last, of course, is the tomb schematic.
The paint is all original. No restoration. I find it mind boggling that such stunning art work has survived more than 3 millennia.Read more
EgyptMaqābir al Mulūk25°44’24” N 32°36’6” E
EgyptMaqābir al Mulūk25°44’24” N 32°36’6” E