Tomb of Amenhotep I (KV39)

Plan of the Tomb KV39

One of the most deep in the Valley of the Kings, and possibly the oldest in the valley. Discovered by Macarios and Andraos (locals in Luxor) in 1900. Saw in 1908 and named as reuined. May be Amen-hotep Is tomb, but this is confusing. Dr. John Rose is investigation and thinks that it is, indeed, the grave of King Amenhotep I.

The entrance to Amenhotep I's tomb (KV39).
 Source: Sjef Willockx: Three Tombs, attributed
to Amenhotep I: K93.11, AN B and KV39, 2010, p.74.

Little worry to most tourists. In a wadi above Tuthmosis III tomb. It has an unusual plan  originall a west corridor tomb but was abandoned at the first chamber. Then, extended by a secondd coming corridor to the east and two sets of stairs leading to the East Chamber and South Chamber, which checks a pit for a coffin reported in stone slabs. Recent minings found 1500 bases of potshertds, wooden parts, jar sealings, trim remains of leastways nin mortals.  Sandstone dockets were found taking the cartouches of Tuthmosis I, Tuthmosis II and Amenhotep II. May have been a presenting area for the bodies relocated to the Deir el-Bahari cache.

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