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Tomb of Ramesses V and VI, Valley of the Kings

The tomb of Ramesses V and VI in the Valley of the Kings, officially designated as KV9, is a unique and fascinating burial site that was shared by two Egyptian pharaohs: Ramesses V, who ruled from around 1149 to 1145 BC, and his uncle, Ramesses VI, who reigned shortly thereafter, until about 1137 BC. This tomb is notable for its extensive and well-preserved decorations, which provide deep insight into ancient Egyptian religious beliefs and funerary practices during the 20th Dynasty of the New Kingdom period.

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Sarcophagus Fragment of Ramesses VI This fragment of the sarcophagus of Ramesses VI, originates from his tomb …

Statue of Ramesses VI This statue of Ramesses VI, the fifth pharaoh of the Twentieth Dynasty …

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