Spectacular decoration, hard to believe the paintings are so old. Walk ways are wide and not in the least claustrophobic.
Having had it explained that Ramses III was the Pharaoh who chased after Moses, it was good to be able to view his elaborately decorated tomb.
The colours are just amazing to see. Looks as if the walls had been recently painted. So very interesting and would recommend a visit. I haven't been recently but went about 8 years ago but it didn't give me an option for an earlier date for my visit. Not sure what it is like present day but probably nothing has changed that much!
Before we left for Luxor I was hoping this would be one of the tombs open that we could visit in our three allowed. We were lucky that it was. It was very impressive, so large and every area covered in wonderful paintings depicting the story of the kings life, death and after life. so well preserved and easy to access.
Great place with historical feelings when inside. Lots of paintings on the walls. A must when visit Valley of Kings.
We skipped Tutankhamun's tomb as we were advised it wasn't worth the entrance fee. This tomb was by far the most impressive of the three that we visited. The colours were so vibrant and the tomb was enormous. Due to low tourist numbers, we virtually had the place to ourselves. Its crazy to know that once the tombs were sealed these marvels were never meant to be seen again. As no photos are allowed in the Valley of the Kings I would recommend you buy the postcards and CD encyclopedia that the guides sell.
If you are going to enter one tomb a the valley of the kings, choose this one. Get a booklet explaining all the beautiful stories and the ceiling and the astonishing walls,
This is one of the tombs within the valley of the Kings. Unfortunately you cannot take photos once in the secure area of the Kings tombs as apparently the flash of camera's is destroying the paintings still on the walls and yet they light the tombs with old T8 Florescent lamps which has phosphorous and mercury in them!! I think the reality is certain nationalities take too long with camera's and hold up the queues, which are actually now very small; good for tourists but not for Egypt's economy.All the tombs are different, different lengths and different ends to them. Some are better preserved than others so its worth exploring as many as you can.
We thought this was the best tomb. Tutankhamen's was the most famous and we saw that but this is the biggest. It was busy but we still got to see the amazing hieroglyphs that still clearly told their stories - the colours were super. Not claustrophobic at all unlike the pyramids. Take your time and take in the detail. Recommended.
We were lucky to have a private tour guide who we can highly recommend by the name of LAST PHARAOH he was helpful and informative without overloading us with information. The colours and decoration are breathtaking really if you get a chance this really is a must see..