KV29About KV29
KV29 is a tomb in the Valley of the Kings on the west bank of the Nile near Luxor, Egypt, catalogued within the standard numbering system used by Egyptologists. It forms part of the necropolis used by pharaonic dynasties in ancient Thebes.
As with many less-publicised and smaller tombs in the valley, KV29 is primarily of archaeological interest; information available to the public about specific contents or owners is limited in comparison with the major open tombs visited by tourists.
The Valley of the Kings developed as a royal and elite burial ground during pharaonic times and contains a dense concentration of cut-rock tombs attributed to New Kingdom dynasties.
KV29 sits among the clustered tombs on the west bank of the Nile at Luxor and is part of the broader necropolis area commonly reached from Luxor town.
- Tomb designation: KV29 is one of the numbered tombs in the Valley of the Kings on the west bank of the Nile at Luxor; like many numbered tombs it is primarily of archaeological interest rather than a major public show tomb.
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Best Time to Visit KV29
For tombs like KV29, go in the cooler months (roughly October-April) and early in the day to avoid crowds and extreme heat.
Weather & Climate near KV29
KV29'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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 6° - 22° | 14° | 0 mm | clear | 45% | 2.3 m/s | 1.0 high | 10.6h |
| February | Ideal | 8° - 24° | 16° | 0 mm | clear | 36% | 2.5 m/s | 1.4 high | 11.2h |
| March | Ideal | 12° - 28° | 20° | 0 mm | clear | 26% | 2.9 m/s | 1.9 very high | 11.9h |
| April | Ideal | 18° - 34° | 26° | 0 mm | clear | 20% | 2.9 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 12.6h |
| May | Ideal | 22° - 38° | 30° | 0 mm | clear | 18% | 3.2 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 13.3h |
| June | Ideal | 24° - 40° | 32° | 0 mm | clear | 18% | 3.3 m/s | 2.7 extreme | 13.6h |
| July | Ideal | 25° - 40° | 33° | 0 mm | clear | 20% | 2.9 m/s | 2.7 extreme | 13.4h |
| August | Ideal | 25° - 40° | 32° | 0 mm | clear | 21% | 2.9 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 12.9h |
| September | Ideal | 22° - 38° | 30° | 0 mm | clear | 25% | 3.2 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.2h |
| October | Ideal | 19° - 35° | 27° | 0 mm | clear | 30% | 2.7 m/s | 1.6 very high | 11.4h |
| November | Ideal | 12° - 28° | 20° | 0 mm | clear | 40% | 2.4 m/s | 1.2 high | 10.8h |
| December | Ideal | 8° - 24° | 16° | 0 mm | clear | 47% | 2.1 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 10.4h |
How to Get to KV29
KV29 is one of the tombs in the Valley of the Kings on Luxor’s West Bank. From central Luxor (East Bank) most visitors cross the Nile by local ferry or by taxi and then drive to the West Bank-this is a short trip of roughly 5-8 km and typically takes 10-20 minutes by car depending on crossing and traffic. There are no regular numbered city buses that reliably serve the Valley; visitors commonly use taxis, private cars or organized tours.
The Valley has a visitor entrance and parking; after arriving at the valley ticket area expect a walk of several minutes up to ~15-20 minutes on uneven ground from the entrance to reach individual tombs, depending on which tomb is open to visitors that day.
Tips for Visiting KV29
- Arrive at opening time at the Valley of the Kings visitor entrance to avoid mid‑day heat and the biggest tour groups - early morning gives the clearest, coolest experience in the tombs.
- Buy tickets and confirm which numbered tombs are open at the Valley ticket office before entering; tombs are rotated or closed for conservation so the list posted at the entrance is the authoritative source.
- Respect conservation rules: flash photography is banned in most tombs and touching painted surfaces is strictly prohibited - follow the guide or guard instructions to avoid fines and to protect fragile decorations.