Valley of the Queens

Ancient Egyptian tombs.

Overview

Valley of the Queens, using rock-cut stone, is a 13th–11th century BCE necropolis near Luxor, Egypt.

Core Characteristics

• Rock-cut burial chambers.
• Hieroglyphic decorations.
• Monumental design.

Architectural Connections

• Historical: 13th–11th century BCE.
• Religious: Tombs.
• Egyptian Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

UNESCO site, key Egyptian funerary architecture.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Rock-Cutting (technique), Symbolism (theory), Chamber (element), Ancient (movement)