The Valley of the Kings is a burial site located on the west bank of the Nile River in Luxor, Egypt. The site contains tombs of the pharaohs and their consorts of the New Kingdom, including Tutankhamun, Ramses II, and Tuthmosis III.

The Valley of the Kings was used as a burial ground from around 1550 BC to 1070 BC. It is believed that during this time, over 60 tombs were constructed in the valley for pharaohs and members of their families. These tombs were built in the belief that they would provide safe passage to the afterlife for the pharaohs.

The tombs in the Valley of the Kings are some of the most impressive examples of ancient Egyptian architecture and art. The walls of the tombs are covered with intricate and colorful hieroglyphics, depicting scenes from the pharaoh's life and the afterlife.

The most famous tomb in the Valley of the Kings is that of Tutankhamun, which was discovered in 1922 by archaeologist Howard Carter. The tomb contained many treasures, including the famous golden mask of Tutankhamun, which is now on display in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.