Valley of the Kings

During the New Kingdom (c. 1570-1070 BCE), the Valley of the Kings was the burial place of Egypt''s pharaohs, including such powerful and famous rulers as Amenhotep III, Rameses II, and Tutankhamen. They were buried here in large and beautifully decorated tombs that have become among the country''s most visited archaeological sites. The tourists contribute millions of badly needed dollars to Egypt...