KV1
Monument Tomb in Egypt's Valley of the Kings
Inside the Valley of the Kings near Luxor, tomb KV1-believed to belong to Ramesses VII-attracts visitors interested in New Kingdom funerary art, painted corridors and Egyptology.
KV1 is a numbered tomb in the Valley of the Kings on the west bank of the Nile opposite modern Luxor in Egypt. It is one of the catalogued royal tombs within the archaeological landscape of the valley.
As part of the Valley of the Kings, KV1 belongs to the New Kingdom period burial landscape and forms part of the sequence of excavated and studied tombs used for royal internment. The valley contains multiple tombs arranged and numbered by modern Egyptologists.
The tomb was cut into the limestone of the valley and recorded by nineteenth- and twentieth-century explorers and Egyptologists during systematic surveys of the site. Over time the Valley of the Kings area has been subject to excavation, conservation and periodic controlled visitation.
KV1 sits on the west bank of the Nile, within the concentration of royal tombs that lie west of the modern city of Luxor (ancient Thebes). Access and viewing are managed as part of the Valley of the Kings archaeological complex.
Tips for Visiting KV1 #
- Go early in the day and check which tombs are open at the Valley of the Kings ticket office-individual tomb openings rotate for conservation, so KV1 may be closed on some days.
- Combine KV1 with nearby open tombs on the same ticket to make the most of the Valley visit and avoid returning later when heat and crowds peak.
- Hire a licensed Egyptologist guide at the entrance if you want accurate explanations of the wall scenes and reliefs-interpretive signage inside is limited and photography rules can change.
Best Time to Visit KV1 #
Plan visits between October and April to avoid the extreme summer heat common in this part of Egypt.
Weather & Climate near KV1 #
KV1's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with very hot summers (peaking in July) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 6°C to 40°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 22°C and lows of 6°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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February
February is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 8°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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March
March is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 12°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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April
April is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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May
May is hot with highs of 38°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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June
June is hot with highs of 40°C and lows of 24°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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July
July is the hottest month with highs of 40°C and lows of 25°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is hot with highs of 40°C and lows of 25°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is hot with highs of 38°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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October
October is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 12°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 8°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
