KV9 Ramses V & VI — Attraction in New Al Qarnh City

The only tomb with two kings buried at the same site (some say it was because of the tough financial times that Ramses V has put Egypt through, or that Ramses V died way too fast due to smallpox (ruled for 4 years) and the work on his tomb was not completed (it is also said that the makers stopped due to raids of Libanese people)... Other stories say that Ramses VI died to quickly (ruled for 8 years) and did not have time to build a tomb of his own or that he usurped his tomb, extended and redecorated it as he pleased - the tomb being unfinished)... Noone can tell which of the stories is true, but we are left to guess and wonder in such amazingly...

Tomb of Ramesses V & VI (KV9): I think this is the most beautiful tomb! On the arched ceiling of the burial chamber, there is an exquisite painting depicting the dual form of the sky goddess Nut. The ceiling is divided into two sections: the lower part illustrates scenes from the Book of Night, showing the sun god’s journey through the underworld during the night; the upper part depicts the Book of Day, representing the sun god’s rebirth from the underworld and the start of a new journey, symbolizing the beginning of...

An ancient spirit permeates this place. Tourists have written historical entries on the funerary frescoes here and there, but they make a significant impression in the context of their time.

The paintings are absolutely stunning, and there will likely be no other tourists around as well. There was a kind guard in this tomb who explained the paintings to us in his broken English. Don't forget to give them some tips because...