Nefertari's Tomb

Tomb Luxor, Luxor, Egypt

What to expect

The Tomb of Nefertari, located in the Valley of the Queens near Luxor, Egypt, is a notable burial site that represents ancient Egyptian artistry and their deep reverence for the afterlife. The tomb is famous for its intricate design and stunning beauty, with several chambers and corridors that lead to the burial chamber. The walls of the tomb are adorned with artistic motifs that feature the depiction of divine beings from the Egyptian pantheon, including Osiris, Isis, Anubis, and Hathor. The tomb's astronomical ceiling represents the heavens and is painted in dark blue, with a myriad of golden five-pointed stars. The queen's red granite sarcophagus originally lay in the middle of the burial chamber, which was considered the 'golden hall' where the regeneration of the deceased took place. The tomb's decorations and layout are primarily focused on the Queen's life and death, with paintings that portray her journey to the afterlife and her interactions with various deities

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Luxor, Egypt with Kids-Part 2-West Bank and Valley of the Kings

Luxor, Egypt with Kids-Part 2-West Bank and Valley of the Kings
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the tomb, which is fairly recently reopened. We were only allowed inside for 10 minutes

Highlights: DD loved it because she loves queens and was so excited to see it ✨