KV51
Monument Valley of the Kings animal burial tombs KV51.
Tomb KV51 lies in the Valley of the Kings; visitors interested in archaeology see burial contents and links to New Kingdom funerary practices, typically visiting it alongside other nearby tombs and Luxor sites.
KV51 is a designated tomb in the Valley of the Kings, the Theban burial ground on the Nile’s west bank near Luxor, Egypt. It is one entry in the systematic numbering used for tombs in this necropolis.
As an archaeological site, the tomb consists of rock-cut passages and chambers typical of Theban tomb architecture. The site is of interest mainly to archaeologists and students of Egyptology rather than being a major public visitor attraction.
Tombs in this area date to the New Kingdom period (circa 16th to 11th centuries BCE) and were intended for burials and associated funerary goods; many were ransacked in antiquity and subsequently documented by 19th- and 20th-century explorers and archaeologists.
Located in the Valley of the Kings on the West Bank of Luxor, the site sits within the Theban Necropolis approximately 4-6 kilometers west of the modern city of Luxor.
- Tomb types: Many of the smaller numbered tombs in the Valley of the Kings were used for animals or non-royal burials and may contain small caches of funerary material rather than full royal decoration.
How to Get to KV51 #
Located in the Valley of the Kings, west bank of Luxor. Access is typically arranged through archaeological or conservation programs; most visitors see the valley on guided tours.
Tips for Visiting KV51 #
- KV51 is an Egyptological tomb identifier; access and viewing depend on conservation and site policies-contact the Egyptian Antiquities authorities for research visits.
Best Time to Visit KV51 #
Best in the cooler months for fieldwork and visits.
Weather & Climate near KV51 #
KV51'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.
