A visit to the Valley of the Kings is an essential part of any trip to Egypt, and it was a huge highlight of mine. The complex has dozens of incredibly preserved tombs with vibrant artwork from the Book of the Dead along the walls and is quintessential to ancient Egyptian history. It’s a short ride away from Luxor and absolutely worth having a day or half-day carved out of your itinerary for.

What’s up with the Valley of the Kings?

In the ancient Egyptian creation story, the peak called ta dehent (al-Qurn) was said to be where the god … Continue reading