Tomb
Raiders of KV 46 How thorough were the robbers who plundered the tomb of
Yuya and Tuyu? How many times was the tomb robbed, and what were the thieves
after? This study of post interment activity in KV 46 provides some answers.
Special KV 55 Section
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Follow the trail of the missing treasures from mysterious KV 55.
The
Tomb of Maihirpre Learn about Victor Loret's
important discovery of this nearly intact tomb in the Valley of the Kings.
Special Section:
Tomb Robbers!
Who were the real tomb raiders?
What beliefs motivated their actions? A new perspective on the ancient practice
of tomb robbing.
Special Section:
Spend a Night
with the Royal Mummies Read Pierre Loti's eerie account of
his nocturnal visit to the Egyptian Museum's Hall of Mummies.
Special Section: An
Audience With Amenophis II Journey
once more with Pierre Loti as he explores the shadowy chambers of KV 35 in the
early 1900's.
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Background Image: Wall scene from the tomb of Ramesses II (KV 7.) From Karl
Richard Lepsius, Denkmäler (Berlin: 1849-1859.)
Special Exhibit
A Selection of Objects
from the Tomb of
Amenhotep II
Gallery III Opened November 23, 2000
Vases Click image to see enlargements
Plate XLVI: Some of the vases (mostly fragmentary)
found in KV 35.
Funerary Papyri Click image to see enlargements
Plate XLI, #24742: Papyrus identified by Daressy as The Book of Caverns. It was found in a hollow statue
(see #24619 below.) Length: 2m. 22cent.
Plate XLII, #24619: Continuation of above papyrus. Length: 2m. 22cent.
Plate XXXIII (detail): Hollow mummiform
statuette in which Papyrus #24619
(see above) was found.