Long, long ago, in the mystical land of Egypt, a place of breathtaking beauty and enchantment called Ta-Set-Neferu, translated as 'The Enchanted Palace of the Royal Family Members', was concealed. This land, as if under divine protection, was chosen as the final resting place for the glorious royalty and prominent officers of the 18th Dynasty that flourished between 1560 BC and 1130 BC. It seemed as though the gods themselves had chosen this captivating valley as a sacred burial ground.
Some say the valley was ideally situated near the workers' village of Deir el-Medina and the Valley of the Kings. Others speak of the existence of a sacred grove dedicated to Hathor, the bewitching goddess, who personifies music, dance, beauty, and fertility, which may have played a role in its selection. Numerous explorers such as Ernesto Schiaparelli and Francesco Ballerini have discovered 91 tombs in the primary valley, with an additional 19 tombs found in the subsidiary valleys. By 1979, with worldwide recognition, this mystical burial site graced the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons
Written by Mutabor
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