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KV47

Monument

KV47 is among the numbered tombs in Egypt's Valley of the Kings near Luxor; the site draws historians and travellers keen on New Kingdom funerary architecture, though public access varies for preservation.

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KV47 essentials

Address: Tomb KV47 - Valley of the Kings, West Bank, Luxor Governorate, Egypt
Website: egymonuments.gov.eg
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About KV47

KV47 is a rock-cut funerary tomb in the Valley of the Kings near Luxor, part of the Theban necropolis associated with New Kingdom burials (c. 1550-1070 BCE).

The tomb contains the characteristic layout of vertical shafts and inner burial chambers carved into limestone; such tombs vary in decoration and size but are generally compact. Public access to specific KV tombs is limited and governed by conservation concerns, so openings to visitors can be intermittent.

Created during Egypt’s New Kingdom era as a burial site for a royal or elite individual, the tomb has been subject to ancient disturbances, later archaeological clearance, and preservation work common to Theban tombs.

Located within the Valley of the Kings on the west bank of the Nile opposite modern Luxor, the tomb is among the line of rock-cut burial sites set into the valley hills roughly 4-6 kilometers from Luxor city.

Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit KV47

Plan a visit between October and April and go early in the day to avoid crowds and heat.

Peak season / winter shoulder
October-April · 15-30 °C (outside)
Cooler, more comfortable visiting conditions with higher overall tourist numbers-early mornings are less crowded.
Low season / summer
May-September · 30-45 °C (outside)
Very hot outside with reduced visitor numbers; enter tombs in the morning to minimize heat exposure.

Weather & Climate near KV47

Climate

KV47'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.

Air Quality: AQI 105 Unhealthy (Sg)
Best Time to Visit
MayAprilOctober
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
47°
Warmest Month
0°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Excellent 6° - 22° 14° 0 mm clear 45% 2.4 m/s 1.0 high 10.6h
February Ideal 8° - 24° 16° 0 mm clear 36% 2.6 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% 3.1 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% 2.8 m/s 2.7 extreme 13.4h
August Ideal 25° - 40° 32° 0 mm clear 21% 2.8 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.9h
September Ideal 22° - 38° 30° 0 mm clear 25% 3.0 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.2h
October Ideal 19° - 35° 27° 0 mm clear 30% 2.6 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% 2.3 m/s 0.9 moderate 10.4h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to KV47

KV47 is part of the Valley of the Kings complex on Luxor’s West Bank. From Luxor city centre use a taxi or organized excursion to cross the Nile and drive the short distance (about 5-8 km, typically 10-20 minutes) to the Valley of the Kings; river ferries and taxis are the common crossing options. There is no single regular numbered bus that serves the tombs directly.

Once at the Valley’s entrance expect a walk on uneven terrain of several minutes up to around 15-20 minutes from the ticket area to the tombs depending on which are open to visitors.

Tips for Visiting KV47

  • Visit right at opening to see tombs before large tour groups arrive and to avoid the hottest part of the day inside the valley.
  • Confirm open tombs and any extra‑fee special tombs at the Valley of the Kings ticket office; management rotates access to protect wall paintings so planned expectations may need adjustment.
  • Use a licensed guide from the West Bank or your tour operator for contextual information - guards provide minimal commentary, and guided explanation greatly enhances smaller tomb visits.