Egypt has reopened the tomb of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, one of the largest burial sites in Luxor’s Valley of the Kings, after a meticulous 20-year restoration. The 3,000-year-old tomb—first discovered in 1799—has been revived through an incredibly delicate, Japanese-led conservation project hailed for its world-class precision. The project rescued the tomb from severe deterioration, reversing damage that began when it was looted in antiquity. The site features a 118-foot-long passageway leading to the pharaoh’s burial chamber and adjoining rooms for Queens Tiye and Sitamun. Adorned with some of the finest wall paintings of the Eighteenth Dynasty, the tomb’s reopening marks a major milestone in Egypt’s heritage preservation. Over 260 specialists helped restore its splendor, which UNESCO praised for meeting the “highest international standards.”
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