KV6 - Tomb of Ramses IX — Attraction in New Al Qarnh City

The tomb of Ramses IX, known as KV6, lies in the Valley of the Kings at Luxor and stands as one of the most visited tombs in the necropolis. It was carved for Ramses IX of the 20th Dynasty, who reigned around 1129–1111 BCE, and although unfinished at the time of his death, it preserves much of the grandeur of the late Ramesside period. The design follows a straight axis leading from the wide entrance down a series of corridors into a large burial chamber. Along the way, visitors can admire colorful scenes from sacred funerary texts such as the Litany of Ra, the Amduat, and the Book of Gates, which were meant to guide the king through the perils of the afterlife. The walls are alive with figures of protective gods and elaborate underworld imagery, while the ceilings display striking astronomical decorations, including the goddess Nut arching across the heavens swallowing and giving birth to the sun in an endless cycle of renewal. The burial chamber itself is one of the highlights, with its vast space and star-filled ceiling, offering a glimpse into the ancient Egyptians’ fascination with the cosmos and eternal life. Although the tomb was looted long ago and the pharaoh’s sarcophagus survives only in fragments, the richness of the decoration makes KV6 a favorite stop for modern tourists. Ancient visitors also left their mark: graffiti in Greek and Latin can still be seen, showing that the site fascinated travelers even in antiquity. Today, its scale, accessibility, and vivid artwork make KV6 a key highlight of any visit to the Valley of the Kings, allowing travelers to step directly into the beliefs and artistry of Egypt’s...

What amazing and mystery place! Tomb KV6 in Egypt's Valley of the Kings was the final resting place of the 20th-dynasty Pharaoh Ramesses IX. Neferkare Ramesses IX (also written Ramses) (originally named Amon-her-khepshef Khaemwaset) (ruled 1129 – 1111 BC). was the eighth pharaoh of the Twentieth dynasty of Egypt. He was the third longest serving king of this Dynasty after Ramesses III and Ramesses XI. It is located in the central part of the Valley. Its unusually wide entrance stands between, and slightly above, those of two other particularly interesting tombs: KV5 and KV55. Running a total distance of 105 metres into the hillside, the tomb begins with a gate and a shallow descending ramp. Following on from the ramp come three successive stretches of corridor. The first of these has four side chambers – two on each side – but none of these are decorated...

KV6 has been open since antiquity, as can be seen by the graffiti left on its walls by Roman and Ramesses IX's sarcophagus has been never found, however Ramesses IX’s mummy was one of those found in the Deir el-Bahri cache in 1881.

The corridor has 105m, not all parts of the tomb are decorated – it looks like it was not ready when Ramesses IX died, yet the decorated parts I found beautifull.

Please note the corridor is quite long and descending, there is no fresh air and the breathing is difficult the deeper you go especially when there are lots of people inside.

Usually 8 tombs are open to the public and the entrance ticket allows to visit only 3 tombs (a separate ticket is required to enter...