About
Workers' village where the artists and painters who built the royal tombs lived. They created their own tombs, filled with colors so bright you’d think they were painted last week. It’s quiet, crowd-free, and only a few minutes from the Valley of the Kings.
Why go
- See ancient Egyptian art in its most authentic and colorful form
- It's quiet, crowd-free, and only a few minutes from the Valley of the Kings
- Tombs are vivid and well preserved, thought more beautiful than royal ones
Must try
- Tomb of Sennedjem
- Tomb of Amennakht
- Tomb of Inherkhau
- Tomb of Ka
- Temple of Hathor
Pro tips
- Located minutes from the Valley of the Kings
- Visit mid-morning for fewer crowds
- Consider a tour that includes this spot
Good to know
- Guides may aggressively ask for tips
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Rating
4.6 / 5 (907 reviews)