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Egypt Reopens 3,400-Year-Old Tomb of Pharaoh Amenhotep III After Major Restoration
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Moneycontrol•12-10-2026, 13:22
Egypt Reopens 3,400-Year-Old Tomb of Pharaoh Amenhotep III After Major Restoration
- •The tomb of Pharaoh Amenhotep III in Luxor has reopened to visitors after more than 20 years of extensive restoration work.
- •Conservation efforts led by Egyptian, Japanese, and international specialists began in 2001 and concluded ahead of the October 2025 reopening.
- •The burial site features ancient wall paintings, inscriptions from the Book of the Dead, and chambers for the pharaoh and his queens.
- •Amenhotep III ruled ancient Egypt during the 18th Dynasty for nearly 38 years, leaving behind a legacy of immense wealth and architecture.
- •The reopening supports Egypt's broader initiative to preserve its ancient heritage and boost tourism at major archaeological sites.
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Egypt reopened the tomb of Pharaoh Amenhotep III in October 2025 following more than two decades of restoration work that began in 2001.
The tomb is located in the Valley of the Kings on the west bank of the Nile in Luxor.
Visitors descend a 36-metre-long sloping passage leading to connected chambers, including the main burial chamber of Amenhotep III and rooms for his queens Tiye and Sitamun. The walls feature paintings of the pharaoh with gods and hieroglyphic inscriptions from the Book of the Dead.
