The most famed collection of such elaborate tombs—the Valley of the Kings—lies on the Nile's west bank near Luxor. During Egypt's New Kingdom (1539-1075 B.C.), the valley became a royal burial ...

Eventually I took another path, but ever since I've wondered: could another tomb like Tut's await discovery in the Valley of the Kings? If you'd asked me, I'd have guessed that archeologists would ...

Whether it is a haunted castle, an unexplored jungle, or an ancient tomb, these places often stir up a sense of wonder and excitement in a traveler's mind. If an individual is fascinated by the ...

The "mummy's curse" first enjoyed worldwide acclaim after the 1922 discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb in the Valley of the Kings near Luxor, Egypt. When Howard Carter opened a small hole to peer ...

Dr Joann Fletcher enters the tomb of an ancient Egyptian architect called Kha. She travels to the Valley of the Kings to meet Steve Cross, who is an expert on tombs. Together they take a look at ...

Many recent travelers said these tombs are better than those found in the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens. And because this site isn't overrun with tourists like others in the ...

Dr Joann Fletcher explains their beliefs. Tombs in Ancient Egypt. videoTombs in Ancient Egypt Dr Joann Fletcher travels to the Valley of the Kings to meet Steve Cross, who is an expert on tombs ...

As its name suggests, the Valley of the Kings is where dozens of pharaohs were laid to rest. In fact, you'll find 63 royal tombs here, including notable pharaohs like Tutankhamun (or King Tut), Ay ...