Egypt once again opened the door to an era full of history and mystery. After twenty years of continuous restoration and scientific work, the tomb of Pharaoh Amenhotep III has been officially opened to tourists for the first time, reported Associated Press.
This project, which combined ancient history and modern science, was carried out in one of Egypt’s most famous areas — the Valley of the Kings near Luxor. The tomb is located in the western part of the valley and includes not only the main burial chamber of the pharaoh but also two rooms dedicated to his wives — Queen Tiye and Sitamun.
The twenty-year restoration was led by a team of international specialists headed by Japanese scientists. They worked on carefully cleaning the wall paintings, strengthening the columns that were in danger of collapse, and restoring the millennia-old frescoes. Most notably, the researchers managed to recreate the wall images of the pharaoh and his wives almost in their original state.
According to Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities Secretary-General Mohamed Ismail, the tomb is of great importance not only architecturally but also culturally. “It reveals not only the era of Amenhotep III but also the worldview and art of that time,” he said.
Amenhotep III, also known as “Amenhotep the Great,” ruled Egypt from 1390 to 1350 BCE. His reign is recognized as a “Golden Age” of peace and prosperity in Egyptian history. For this reason, scholars consider the tomb not merely a burial place but a symbol of an entire civilization.
During the restoration, specialists uncovered new details on the ornate walls that had been hidden for centuries under layers of dust and moisture. Especially fascinating to historians were the depictions of the pharaoh’s spiritual journey and his encounters with divine powers.
Today, the tomb is equipped with special walkways and lighting systems for visitors. Tourists are impressed not only by the harmony of colors on the walls but also by the chance to come face to face with 3,500 years of history.
Representatives of the tourism industry have called this opening “Egypt’s new revival ceremony.” They believe that the public presentation of Amenhotep III’s tomb will give new momentum to the country’s economy and cultural prestige.
Thus, the pharaoh’s tomb, shrouded in mystery for millennia, is now filled with light and knowledge. It is open not only to historians but to all humanity — as a sacred place where time and culture unite.
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