KV51
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| KV51 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Burial site of Animals | ||
| Location | East Valley of the Kings | |
| Discovery Date | January 1906 | |
| Excavated by | Edward R. Ayrton | |
| Previous : KV50 |
Next : KV52 | |
Tomb KV51 is located in the Valley of the Kings, in Egypt. It contained the burials of three monkeys, one baboon, one ibis and three ducks,[1] and is probably associated with nearby tomb of Amenhotep II (KV35).
Recent (winter 2009/10) excavations in this area[2] by an SCA team attempting to relocate tombs KV50, KV51, KV52 and KV 53 revealed 18th Dyn blue painted pottery, tools and hieratic and figured ostraca which included :
- a sketch of a seated queen presenting an offering
- depictions of sexual scenes with woman and animals
- cartouches of Rameses II.
Isometric, plan and elevation images of KV51 taken from a 3d model
References
- ↑ http://www.thebanmappingproject.com/atlas/index_kv.asp?tombID=867
- ↑ Egyptian Archeology (Egypt Exploration Society publication) No.37 p.26
External links
- Theban Mapping Project: KV51 – Includes detailed maps of most of the tombs.
Coordinates: 25°44′27″N 32°36′8″E / 25.74083°N 32.60222°E
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