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The following tombs are located in the Valley of the Three Pits, and the Valley of the Rope. Both of these valleys lie north of the main valley, and are associated with the Valley of the Queens. QV92, 93, and 97 are located in the latter of these two, while the former contains the rest.
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Valley of the Queens, gorge in the hills along the western bank of the Nile River in Upper Egypt. It was part of ancient Thebes and served as the burial site of the queens and some royal children of the 19th and 20th dynasties (1292–1075 bc).
The Valley of the Queens consists of the main wadi, which contains most of the tombs, along with the Valley of Prince Ahmose, the Valley of the Rope, the Valley of the Three Pits, and the Valley of the Dolmen. The main wadi contains 91 tombs and the subsidiary valleys add another 19 tombs.
Overview. The Valley of the Queens, also known as Biban el-Harim, Biban el-Sultanat and Wādī al-Harīm consists of the main wadi, which contains most of the royal tombs, along with the Valley of Prince Ahmose, the Valley of the Rope, the Valley of the Three Pits, and the Valley of the Dolmen.
The Valley of the Queens is home to more than 90 tombs, each with its own unique features, historical significance, and state of preservation. However, among these, certain tombs stand out for their artistic, architectural, and historical contributions to our understanding of ancient Egyptian culture.
