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KV8

Monument

Valley of the Kings tomb KV8 near Luxor offers rock‑cut burial chambers and painted funerary scenes; visitors join archaeological tours of the Valley to study ancient Egyptian tomb decoration and layout.

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KV8 essentials

Address: KV8, Valley of the Kings, Thebes (West Bank), New Valley Governorate, Egypt
Website: egymonuments.gov.eg
Hours: Daily 6am-5pm (seasonal adjustments possible)
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About KV8

KV8 is the tomb of Pharaoh Merenptah located in the Valley of the Kings on the west bank of the Nile at Luxor. It belongs to the 19th Dynasty and dates to the late 13th century BC.

The tomb contains decorated corridors and a burial chamber with carved reliefs and royal cartouches associated with Merenptah; it is one of the numbered tombs in the Valley (KV8). The internal layout follows the funerary-architecture conventions of New Kingdom royal tombs and includes painted and carved scenes on surviving surfaces.

KV8 was constructed for Pharaoh Merenptah, son of Ramesses II, and used as his royal tomb in the late 13th century BC. Over time the tomb has been examined by Egyptologists and subject to conservation work to preserve its reliefs.

The tomb sits in the main Valley of the Kings on Luxor’s west bank, among the row of royal tombs excavated and studied by archaeologists; it is accessed from the Valley road that serves the site.

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When to Go

Best Time to Visit KV8

Best visited in the cooler months (Oct-Apr); arrive early to avoid peak heat and tour groups.

Autumn-Spring
Oct-Apr · 15-30°C (59-86°F)
Comfortable weather for exploring the West Bank; peak tourist season.
Summer
May-Sep · 35-45°C (95-113°F)
Extremely hot; visit early morning to avoid heat.

Weather & Climate near KV8

Climate

KV8'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 KV8

KV8 is on the West Bank of Luxor (ancient Thebes). From Luxor, cross the Nile by ferry or bridge to the West Bank and take a short drive to the Valley of the Kings complex, where guided entry to individual tombs is arranged at the visitor center.

Tips for Visiting KV8

  • KV8 is an archaeological tomb in Egypt's Valley of the Kings - hire a licensed Egyptologist guide to get the most from the inscriptions and wall paintings.
  • Photography rules change; flash may be prohibited to protect pigments, so check with site staff.
  • Wear a hat and bring water for the short walk from the Valley car park.