Why is the Valley of the Kings so famous?

The Valley of the Kings is well known for its tombs. For many years, the kings, queens and nobles of the New Kingdom were buried in this valley. The tombs were cut into the limestone rock near a dried up river valley on the western side of Nile river. The walls displayed the magnificent murals, which depicted the scenes of daily life and the land of gods.

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