The tomb of Pharaoh Amenhotep III has reopened to the public following a 20-year restoration project led by a Japanese archaeological team. Located in the Valley of the Kings, the tomb features an entrance passage approximately 118 feet (36 m) long and 45 feet (14 m) deep, leading underground. The walls of the tomb are adorned with vivid paintings depicting Amenhotep III with various Egyptian deities, along with hieroglyphic inscriptions containing spells from the Book of the Dead. The main burial chamber was originally intended for Amenhotep III, with two other chambers for two of his queens, Tiye and Sitamun. The pharaoh’s mummy, however, was later relocated by ancient priests to the tomb of his grandfather, Amenhotep II, and is now on display at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. Many scholars identify Amenhotep II as the pharaoh of the Exodus, with Amenhotep III possibly ruling during the period of the Israelite conquest.
Source: https://apnews.com/article/egypt-antiquities-lucxor-vally-of-kings-2862b6897a704dfc9c5d1be2782a91b1
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