KV9
Monument Royal tomb in Egypt's Valley of the Kings
KV9 in the Valley of the Kings near Luxor is an 18th-19th Dynasty tomb notable for Ramesside funerary decorations; it features in many ancient-Egypt tour itineraries.
KV9 is an ancient Egyptian royal tomb in the Valley of the Kings on the west bank of the Nile opposite Luxor. It is associated with the later Ramesside period of the New Kingdom and is one of the larger numbered tombs in the valley.
- Setting: Located in the Valley of the Kings, the tomb is part of the same cemetery area that contains the royal burials of the New Kingdom near modern Luxor.
How to Get to KV9 #
KV9 is in the central Valley of the Kings on Luxor’s West Bank. From Luxor city, take a short taxi or organized tour across the Nile to the West Bank; the Valley has a parking and visitor centre where tickets and guides are available. The site is best reached via organized West Bank tours that include transport and licensed guides.
Tips for Visiting KV9 #
- Buy a combined West Bank ticket and check which tombs are included that day - rotation systems sometimes close certain tombs for conservation.
- Visit early in the day to avoid afternoon heat and for better light in the tomb corridors.
- Hire a licensed guide at the West Bank entrance to explain the scenes in KV9 and to put Ramesses V and VI in historical context.
Best Time to Visit KV9 #
November-February is the most comfortable season for visiting the Valley of the Kings and its tombs; spring and autumn are still good but can be much hotter.
Weather & Climate near KV9 #
KV9'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.
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