I’m planning on getting my real estate license soon, so I’ve been looking at even more real estate virtual tours than usual (which is saying something). But one of my internet searches for home tours turned up something so exceptional, I just had to share. The Egyptian government recently started a virtual tourism campaign entitled Experience Egypt from home. Stay home. Stay safe. The virtual tours explore some of the country’s most famous sites, and they’re all great. But the tour of Ramsses VI’s tomb, known as KV9, is beyond anything I’ve ever seen.
Located in the Valley of the Kings among some of the world’s most elaborate and famous tombs, Ramsses VI definitely did a respectable job of keeping up with the Joneses. Surprisingly, rather than building his own tomb, Ramesses reused the tomb of his nephew, Ramesses V, who he succeeded before him.
After moving the former inhabitant to another tomb (rude), R-Six made the place his own. He put on a few additions and did some extensive redecorating before moving in. Among the changes made, Ramesses VI had his face painted over all appearances of his nephew’s image. It’s actually the paintings that I found most fascinating. While taking the tour, make sure you remember to look up at the walls and the spectacular ceilings.
You can enjoy the virtual tour of the tomb of Ramesses VI here, and you can explore all of the Egyptian Government’s virtual tours of heritage sites here.
August 1, 2020 at 6:27 am
So, how much would you value it at?
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August 1, 2020 at 10:42 am
LOL. It’s only got 1 bedroom and no bathrooms. The original details are great, but without an updated kitchen, it’s going to be a tough sell…
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August 1, 2020 at 3:28 pm
You’ll have to sell it on its potential
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August 1, 2020 at 5:53 pm
Perfect!
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August 1, 2020 at 5:54 pm
Fixer upper!
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August 2, 2020 at 12:53 am
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August 1, 2020 at 6:33 am
I have always been fascinated by the Egyptian tombs. The amount of work that went into them. Thanks for the links. Hal
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August 1, 2020 at 10:43 am
All those painted surfaces! I can’t imagine the amount or work it took.
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August 1, 2020 at 8:31 am
Must have been an awesome time. Think of all the hours, not just in carving out the space but the layout of the ‘art’ work .
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August 1, 2020 at 10:45 am
Hard to believe these things were carved out of solid rock without the use of power tools. I can’t imagine the skill and time it took.
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August 1, 2020 at 1:12 pm
Lost art??
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August 1, 2020 at 5:53 pm
Definitely!
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August 3, 2020 at 8:16 pm
found this interesting. Might answer some questions…Primitive survival@primitive survival1629…on a smaller scale
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August 4, 2020 at 7:05 pm
Hmm. I’m interested , but I’m not really sure how to follow your suggestion.
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August 4, 2020 at 7:49 pm
Just google it ..you will go to where this guy is digging out an underground house and swimming pool. Hard labor to say the least.
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November 13, 2020 at 1:30 pm
Egyptian history is one of my favorites. Thanks for this post.
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November 13, 2020 at 9:55 pm
I really loved this one! Very glad you enjoyed it.
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