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KV51

Monument

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.

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KV51 essentials

Address: KV51, Valley of the Kings, Luxor, Egypt
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About KV51

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.
Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit KV51

Best in the cooler months for fieldwork and visits.

Cool season (Best)
November-March · 15-25°C (59-77°F)
Most comfortable for visiting archaeological sites on Luxor's west bank.

Weather & Climate near KV51

Climate

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.

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% 2.3 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
Getting There & Around

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.