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KV57

Monument

Tomb in Egypt's Valley of the Kings near Luxor notable within the New Kingdom burial landscape; attracts visitors for hieroglyphic inscriptions and funerary architecture.

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KV57 essentials

Address: KV57, Valley of the Kings, West Bank, Luxor, Egypt
Website: egymonuments.gov.eg
Hours: Daily 6:00am-5:00pm (tomb openings vary)
Admission: Included with Valley of the Kings ticket (approx. EGP 300); access varies.
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About KV57

KV57 is an ancient rock-cut royal tomb in the Valley of the Kings on the west bank of the Nile at Luxor, attributed to Pharaoh Horemheb of the late 18th Dynasty. It is part of the concentration of New Kingdom royal burials that defines the valley.

A short corridor leads to decorated corridors and burial chambers with painted and relief decoration typical of late 18th Dynasty funerary art. The tomb is relatively compact compared with some later royal tombs but is noted for the quality of its wall decoration and the arrangement of subsidiary rooms.

Constructed as the burial place for Horemheb, the tomb belongs to the New Kingdom period and shows the funerary plan and decorative program used for elite royal burials of that era. The tomb was entered and reused or disturbed in antiquity, like many Valley of the Kings tombs.

KV57 sits among the numbered tombs of the Valley of the Kings on the west bank of Luxor, within the Theban necropolis area opposite the modern city of Luxor. It is accessed via the valley road that serves the main group of royal tombs.

  • Access: Part of the Valley of the Kings archaeological area on the west bank of the Nile; access is controlled by the Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities and can be subject to rotation or temporary closure.
  • Interior highlights: Contains decorated walls and burial chambers attributed to a late 18th Dynasty pharaoh, so interior decoration and small chambers are the main points of interest.
Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit KV57

Best outside the hottest months; confirm tomb availability before visiting.

Winter
November-February · 10-25°C (50-77°F)
Most comfortable for extended visits to multiple tombs.

Weather & Climate near KV57

Climate

KV57'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 KV57

From central Luxor, cross to the West Bank by boat or taxi, then proceed to the Valley of the Kings. Visits are arranged from the main ticket area; local guides and licensed tour operators can confirm which tombs are open.

Tips for Visiting KV57

  • KV57 (Horemheb's tomb) contains striking reliefs when accessible-ask a guide about its architectural importance.
  • If open, give yourself time to study the painted scenes; they differ in style from earlier 18th Dynasty work.