Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has launched a virtual tour of the Tomb of Ramses VI (KV9) on its official website, social media accounts (Facebook , Instagram, Twitter and Experience Egypt). The ministry outlined the tomb’s archaeological significance in an official statement. Dating back to the Twentieth Dynasty, the tomb was originally established by King Ramses V. And while it still remains unknown as to whether or not he was even buried there, it was eventually taken over by his uncle Ramses VI. King Ramses VI expanded the tomb significantly and was eventually laid to rest there. According to the statement, the huts of the workers who constructed the tomb were built on the tomb of the staircase leading to none other than the tomb of King Tutankhamun.

Source: Egypt Independent April 15, 2020 14:37 UTC