Tomb of Amunherkhepshef

Discover the Tomb of Amunherkhepshef — A Royal Son’s Trip to the Afterlife in Luxor

Here is a brief description of this tomb

If you can’t afford to get into the Tomb of Nefertari the valley main attraction is the Tomb of Amunherkhepshef, with nice reliefs Amunherkhepshef was a son of Ramses III and was in his teens when he died In the vestibule of the tomb Ramses is holding his son’s hand to introduce him to the gods who will help him on his journey to the afterlife Amunherkhepshef is wearing a kilt and sandals and has the sidelock of hair of a young boy and you can visit this tomb and another landmarks in luxor through Luxor Day Tours provide you with many suggestions to choose from and also there are tombs in luxor you can visit such as Tomb of Seti I which knwon as the best tomb in the valley and Tomb of Ramses VI (KV9) which is the grandest tomb in the valley of kings and Tomb of Tutankhamun KV (62) which is one of the smaalest in the valley and Tuthmosis III ( KV 34) which deeps in the hils Tomb of Tuthmosis IV ( KV 43) which one of the largest and deepest of the 18th dynasty and Tomb of Tawosret sethnakht (KV 14) which was the wife of of seti II and you can book and visit them through Luxor Day Tours provide you with many recommendations to choose from

What is the story of the Mummified ?

The mummified 5 month old foetus in the tomb is the subject of many a tall tale including the story that it was aborted by Amunherkhepshef mother when she heard he had died. It was actually found by Italian excavators in a valley to the south of the Valley of the Queens and also there are another landmarks in luxor you can visit during your stay there such as Valley of the Queens which is at the southern end of the theban hill side and New Gurna and Medinat Habu which is fronted by the sleepy village of kom lolah and backed by the theban moutain and Luxor Museum which has an amazing collection of antiquities from the end of old kingdom to the mamluk period and also there are so many landmarks not only in luxor but also in cairo you can book and visit through Egypt Travel Packages give you many offers to choose from also there are so many tours in different countries you can try to book through Egypt Tour Packages give you also many offers to choose from 


Q1: Who was Amunherkhepshef?
A1: Amunherkhepshef was a son of Pharaoh Ramses III. He died in his teenage years and was buried in the Valley of the Queens in Luxor.

Q2: What makes the Tomb of Amunherkhepshef special?
A2: The tomb is known for its well-preserved reliefs showing Ramses III introducing his son to the gods, along with detailed scenes of the afterlife journey.

Q3: Where is the Tomb of Amunherkhepshef located?
A3: The tomb is located in the Valley of the Queens on Luxor’s west bank, near other famous tombs such as those of Nefertari and Queen Titi.

Q4: What is the story behind the mummified foetus found near the tomb?
A4: A 5-month-old mummified foetus was discovered by Italian excavators near the Valley of the Queens. It was long rumored to belong to Amunherkhepshef’s mother, though this claim remains unproven.

Q5: What other tombs can visitors explore in Luxor?
A5: Other remarkable tombs include the Tomb of Seti I, Tomb of Ramses VI (KV9), Tomb of Tutankhamun (KV62), Tomb of Tuthmosis III (KV34), and Tomb of Tawosret-Sethnakht (KV14). These can all be visited through Luxor Day Tours

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