Guided
Tour of Ancient Egypt
by Darlene Bishop, Kent
School District, WA
Original Text
© Darlene Bishop
Valley of the Queens
The Valley of the Queens is
located just southwest of the Valley of the Kings. The ancient
Egyptians gave it the name Set Neferu, meaning "seat of
beauty". From 1903-1906 an Italian expedition discovered
about eighty tombs, some of which belonged to children of royalty.
Many were severely damaged having been burned and or reduced
to being used as stables for donkeys and camels. One of the most
well-known tombs is that of Nefertari, the best-loved of Ramesses
II's numerous wives. In her honor he built a beautiful temple
at Abu Simbel. In the fall of 1995, the tomb of Nefertari was
reopened to the public after major restoration.
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