KV51

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).

KV51
Burial site of animals
KV51
Coordinates25°44′23.2″N 32°36′1.3″E
LocationEast Valley of the Kings
DiscoveredJanuary 1906
Excavated byEdward R. Ayrton
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KV50
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KV52

Recent (winter 2009–10) excavations in this area[2] by an SCA team attempting to relocate tombs KV50, KV51, KV52 and KV53 revealed 18th Dynasty 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

  1. "Atlas of the Valley of the Kings - Theban Mapping Project". www.thebanmappingproject.com. Archived from the original on 5 March 2012. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
  2. Egyptian Archeology (Egypt Exploration Society publication) No.37 p.26


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