KV13
Monument Unfinished New Kingdom tomb in Valley of Kings
Tomb in the Valley of the Kings near Luxor, part of the New Kingdom necropolis; visited for painted reliefs, inscriptions and archaeological context.
KV13 is a tomb located in the Valley of the Kings near Luxor and is part of the New Kingdom burial complex on the west bank of the Nile. It is one of the numbered tombs in the valley that has been documented by Egyptologists.
Archaeological work in the Valley of the Kings has recorded KV13’s layout and finds; many of the valley’s tombs show phases of reuse and modification. Access and condition of individual tombs vary according to conservation measures.
KV13 was constructed during the New Kingdom period and has been subject to investigation during 19th- and 20th-century archaeological campaigns. It lies among other royal and private tombs within the archaeological landscape of the valley.
The tomb is situated in the Valley of the Kings on the west bank of Luxor in Upper Egypt.
How to Get to KV13 #
Same approach as other Valley tombs: reach Luxor’s West Bank by taxi or ferry, then continue by local taxi or guided minivan to the Valley of the Kings entrance; the tombs are accessed from the main Valley compound.
Tips for Visiting KV13 #
- KV13 is irregularly opened - confirm with a licensed guide or the ticket office.
- Bring sturdy shoes - floors can be uneven and rocky inside the tomb chambers.
- Combine a visit with other nearby tombs if the ticket includes multiple entries to the Valley of the Kings on the same day.
Best Time to Visit KV13 #
Visit outside the peak summer months and confirm which tombs are open on the day of your visit.
Weather & Climate near KV13 #
KV13'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 35°C and lows of 19°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.
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