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Which tombs in the Valley of the Kings are actually worth itStart here
Temples & tombs9 min readUpdated July 2026

Which tombs in the Valley of the Kings are actually worth it

Your ticket gets you into three. There are sixty-odd, eight are usually open, and two of the three most people pick are the wrong ones. Here's how we choose — and why the answer changes month to month.

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