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Tomb of Ramses VI

Valley of the Kings | West Bank, Luxor, Egypt
Ranked #14 of 36 attractions in Luxor
4.5 of 5 stars 29 Reviews
Type: Ancient Ruins
Owner description: The key feature of this tomb, which was originally built for Ramses V and expanded by Ramses VI during the 20th Dynasty, is its vaulted astronomical...... more » Owner description: The key feature of this tomb, which was originally built for Ramses V and expanded by Ramses VI during the 20th Dynasty, is its vaulted astronomical ceiling with a double image of the Goddess Nut swallowing the sun. « less
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Bangkok, Thailand
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76 reviews 76 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

You will have to pay an additional 50 L.E. to enter this tomb. After seeing three tombs you get to see after paying the original entrance fee, this tomb will seem familiar. However, if you love tombs and Egyptian history, go see it. More

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Milan, Italy
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50 reviews 50 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

i couldnt believe my eyes i see those colors preserved for thousands of years! unforgetable impressions! More

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Guilford, null, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

No words to describe it, very large, very deep and all beautifully painted. You have to see it to believe it. More

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Palo Alto, California
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

The tomb paintings are the main attraction and they are worth it! More

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

You have to pay an additional fee to enter this tomb, however it is well worth the visit. The pictures are all fantastically preserved while the tomb itself is just a thing of beauty (as far as dead places go) More

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Seattle
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

This was the best tomb! Huge, and the art is beautiful More

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Bangalore
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59 reviews 59 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

The tomb of Ramesses VI lies in KV9 at Valley of the Kings at Luxor, once meant for his predecessor Ramesses V. The latter's administration was corrupt and he never paid his people well, hence his workers did not complete his tomb and instead it was completed for his uncle Ramesses VI. The decorations are theological, narrating the story of... More

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South Africa
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

Brilliant, amazing, well preserved. Can't believe how old this tomb is! More

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gillingham kent england
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

Lots of steps in this tomb, about 100. Brilliant. Beautiful colours on the walls. More

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Parthenay, France
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

Best for access and content in Valley of Kings..the sarcophagi in both these are fantastic. More

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