Have been found 65 tombs carved into a dry valley<\/strong>far from the city, in an attempt to protect the pharaohs and ensure their \u201csafe journey\u201d to eternity. But why, after all, did the pharaohs choose the Valley of the Kings as their burial place?<\/p>\n\n\n\n The answer is twofold: ideological and geographical<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udc49 From a religious point of view, everything was connected to the Egyptian gods. In the north, in Heliopolis, the dominant god was Ra<\/strong>, represented by the visible sun and by the pyramids, which symbolized the sun\u2019s rays. In Thebes (Luxor), however, the main god was Amon<\/strong>, the \u201cinvisible\u201d one. Thus, if the pharaohs were his representatives on Earth, their tombs also had to be invisible \u2014 hidden in the mountains and protected from looters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udc49 J\u00e1 no aspecto geogr\u00e1fico, Luxor n\u00e3o possu\u00eda plan\u00edcies amplas como M\u00eanfis, nem pedreiras de calc\u00e1rio de boa qualidade para erguer pir\u00e2mides monumentais. A solu\u00e7\u00e3o foi escavar diretamente nas montanhas do deserto.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The pioneer was Pharaoh Tutm\u00e9s I<\/strong>, who decided to build his tomb in the valley. For that, a unique community was created: the artisans of Deir el-Medina<\/strong>, made up of stonemasons, painters, sculptors, and craftsmen who, for generations, dedicated their lives to building the royal tombs. It is estimated that each project took from 15 to 30 years<\/strong> to be completed<\/p>\n\n\n\n Currently, the Valley of the Kings has more than 60 tombs discovered<\/strong>Around 18 of them were completed, richly decorated, and once housed unimaginable treasures \u2014 unfortunately, many were looted in Antiquity. Another 40 remained unfinished, whether due to problems with the rock, collapses, or lack of time during the pharaohs\u2019 reigns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Did you know that some tombs reach more than 180 meters deep<\/strong>? It is believed that the Egyptians used oil lamps<\/strong> made with animal fat, carefully designed to avoid smoke. Another hypothesis is the use of phosphorescent stones to illuminate the corridors. What is truly impressive is that, even without modern technology, the walls were painted with such vivid details that they look like photographs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are going to visit the Valley of the Kings, some tombs are simply unmissable:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The walls are true \u201cmanuals for the afterlife.\u201d The paintings depict the the pharaoh\u2019s path to paradise<\/strong>, passing through 12 gates or challenges that had to be overcome to reach eternity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Symbols such as snakes appear frequently, representing dangers to be faced on the cosmic journey. Among them stands out the feared Abo Fas<\/strong>, a venomous snake typical of southern Egypt that symbolized real and spiritual threats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Exploring the Valley of the Kings is diving into one of humanity\u2019s greatest heritages. Beyond its archaeological wealth, the site conveys a unique atmosphere where mystery, spirituality, and history meet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are planning a Travel to Egypt<\/strong>, including the Valley of the Kings in your itinerary is essential. After all, where else in the world could you walk through the same corridors that once held pharaohs like Ramesses, Thutmose, and Tutankhamun?<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udc49 Travel Tip<\/strong>: To make the most of your visit, go accompanied by a specialized guide who can explain the symbolism and details of each tomb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" O Vale dos Reis, em Luxor, \u00e9 um dos s\u00edtios arqueol\u00f3gicos mais famosos do mundo. Quer descobrir por que os fara\u00f3s foram enterrados l\u00e1, quais s\u00e3o os t\u00famulos mais impressionantes e como visitar esse lugar cheio de mist\u00e9rios? Continue a leitura e prepare-se para viajar no tempo at\u00e9 o cora\u00e7\u00e3o do Antigo Egito!<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1513,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"_glsr_average":0,"_glsr_ranking":0,"_glsr_reviews":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[104],"tags":[100],"class_list":["post-1512","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","tag-luxor"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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\n\n\n\nWho was the first pharaoh to be buried in the Valley of the Kings?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nHow did the ancient Egyptians dig such deep tombs without electricity?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWhich are the most beautiful tombs in the Valley of the Kings?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nWhat is the meaning of the paintings in the tombs of the Valley of the Kings?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWhy visit the Valley of the Kings?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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