King III. Amenhotep's royal tomb, discovered 226 years ago, will be reopened today after 20 years of recovery.
The opening of a tomb in the valley of the kings in Luksor will be organized by the Minister of Tourism and History of Egypt, şerif Fethi, with the participation of senior officials from Governor Luksor and high -ranking History Council.
According to the local media report, the tomb, discovered in 1799, will be reused for the first time today after the recovery and maintenance of UNESCO and the Japanese government.
Fethi Minister, in a statement with Egyptian media, King III. He said that the opening of Amenhotep tomb will be a global activity that reflects great efforts in protecting and survival through the country's heritage. Fethi said that the recovery project has recreated the art and architecture of ancient Egyptian art. Saying that the opening will strengthen the position of Luksor as the largest open museum in the world, Fethi said that a comprehensive plan was implemented to develop archaeological areas and provide unique experiences for visitors.
King III. Amenhotep is considered to be one of the most important zoning and construction kings in the 18th century of ancient Egypt. Amenhotep, who built the most important parts of the Luxor temple, said he made important additions to the Karnak temple. Amenhotep's most famous works include Memnon sculptures, as well as many monumental buildings and sculptures in Egypt. III. Amenhotep, Egypt BC. Mr. Tri because in a period of 1387-1348. Amenhotep's tomb attracts attention with its eye-catching decorations and includes texts from Iimi-Duat (the book tells the story of the deceased for another world).
