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).
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| Burial site of animals | |||
  KV51 | |||
| Coordinates | 25°44′23.2″N 32°36′1.3″E | ||
| Location | East Valley of the Kings | ||
| Discovered | January 1906 | ||
| Excavated by | Edward R. Ayrton | ||
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
- "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.
- Egyptian Archeology (Egypt Exploration Society publication) No.37 p.26
External links
- Theban Mapping Project: KV51 – Includes detailed maps of most of the tombs.
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