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Tomb of Horemheb

Small pyramid, part of the tomb of Horemheb, Saqqara, Egypt


Courtyard of temple inside the tomb of Horemheb, Saqqara, Egypt

The tomb of Horemheb is mainly laid out as a temple of two courtyards. The scale is fairly modest, but the wall-decorations are nice and interesting, often relating to the everyday life of Horemheb.
Horemheb's tomb was never used. In 1348 he had Pharoh Ay removed from power, and became new pharaoh himself. Hence his last resting place became the Valley of the Kings.
These ground were used by other notables for their graves, like the sister of Pharaoh Ramses 2, Tia and the treasurer of Tutankhamon, Maya.
The grounds are still being excavated, but nobody will stop you from entering.

Courtyard of temple inside the tomb of Horemheb, Saqqara, Egypt

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