Tomb KV34 (Arabic: مقبرة تحتمس الثالث, romanized: Maqbarat Tahtamis al-Thaalithi) in the Valley of the Kings (near the modern-day Egyptian city of Luxor) was the tomb of 18th Dynasty Pharaoh Thutmose III.

The tomb of Thutmose III (KV34) in the Valley of the Kings is remarkable for its decoration, which illustrates the journey of the sun god through the 12 hours of the night in a style that mimics drawing on papyrus.

A scene from the Amduat on the walls of the tomb of Thutmose III, KV34, in the Valley of the Kings. Thutmose's tomb was discovered by Victor Loret in 1898 in the Valley of the Kings. Its plan is typical of 18th Dynasty tombs, with a sharp turn at the vestibule preceding the burial chamber.

The tomb of Thutmes III, KV 34, was cut into the base of a water-worn cleft above the cliff face at the head of the southernmost Wadi in the Valley of the Kings. The architecture of KV 34 represents a transition in royal tomb design.

Nov 2, 2024 · The Tomb of Thutmose III: A Royal Burial of Greatness I. Introduction. Thutmose III, often referred to as the “Napoleon of Egypt,” was one of the most powerful pharaohs of the New Kingdom and a pivotal figure in ancient Egyptian history.

Thutmose III’s Tomb. Thutmose III was buried in the Valley of the Kings (KV 34) and is considered to be one of the most sophisticated tombs. Although the entrance to the tomb was some 90 feet off of the ground, it had been pillaged by tomb robbers when it was discovered in the modern day by Egyptologist, Victor Loret’s, workmen. The burial ...

Sep 19, 2013 · Tomb of Thutmose III This is the tomb of the pharaoh who won an empire for his country, and who built a great Festival Temple at Karnak in thanksgiving to Amon-Ra for victory. He chose a remote site in the Valley of the Kings for his tomb.

Hidden in the hills between high limestone cliffs, and reached only via a steep staircase that crosses an even steeper ravine, this tomb demonstrates the lengths to which the ancient pharaohs went to thwart the cunning of the ancient thieves.

Nov 2, 2024 · The Tomb of Thutmose III stands as a monumental testament to the pharaoh’s legacy and his contributions to ancient Egypt. Its discovery has enriched our understanding of this fascinating civilization and continues to inspire archaeological exploration today.

Oct 26, 2022 · Story and stages of discovering the royal tomb in the Valley of the Kings: The tomb of King Thutmose III was discovered in 1898 AD by workers and assistants of Egyptology Victor Loret, who then came to begin the process of removing sand and dirt, cleaning the tomb of King Thutmose III, and opening the outer door..