From National Geographic
Fortunately the issues with the blog comments and followers has been resolved for now. Welcome all newcomers and hello again to those who have been following the blog a while.
I am currently feeling under the weather, so am struggling to do my usual volume of research, but i hope to be back on my feet sooner rather than later.
In the meantime the above video, as the post title suggests is a short video on the current conditions of tomb KV20. You will see without issue why this tomb is not open to tourists and how difficult it is to get a film crew in and out safely.
When the video pops up, note the list of short videos on the right hand side of the page. Click on
the KV20 video and it will load up immediately.
Regards,
Stuart
Showing posts with label KV20. Show all posts
Showing posts with label KV20. Show all posts
Tuesday, 12 July 2011
Tuesday, 18 January 2011
KV20- Interesting Article by Tim Reid
As you can see from my profile page I am a follower of other blogs. This is how i started in the world of Ancient Egypt. When i find interesting articles (old and new) i am going to post them here, so that you can benefit too.
Tim Reid runs the Egyptians blog. The specific article i have linked to is relating to KV20 and looks at whether or not Thutmose I (Hatshepsut's father) was ever interred in KV20 or not (which seems to have been Hatshepsut's wish). I found it very interesting and hope that you do too.
I will (as promised in 2010) spend time (maybe in a stand alone page on this blog) start linking more to my resources, such as blogs. They are extremely helpful, the information is very frequent and the owners are very helpful and personable. Please feel free to post comments on these blogs. I know from experience that having followers and posters is very encouraging indeed.
I can't beloieve its nearly February- where is the year going?
Regards,
Stuart
Tim Reid runs the Egyptians blog. The specific article i have linked to is relating to KV20 and looks at whether or not Thutmose I (Hatshepsut's father) was ever interred in KV20 or not (which seems to have been Hatshepsut's wish). I found it very interesting and hope that you do too.
I will (as promised in 2010) spend time (maybe in a stand alone page on this blog) start linking more to my resources, such as blogs. They are extremely helpful, the information is very frequent and the owners are very helpful and personable. Please feel free to post comments on these blogs. I know from experience that having followers and posters is very encouraging indeed.
I can't beloieve its nearly February- where is the year going?
Regards,
Stuart
Tuesday, 9 November 2010
KV20 Photos - Jane Akshar, Luxor News
Jane Akshar has posted a great item on her blog, Luxor News. Here we see some great photographs of the interior of KV20. For those who may be new to this particular tomb, it is the tomb which housed both Hatshepsut's mummy and that of her father, Thutmose I.
If you would like to know more, see Maat-Ka-Ra-Hatshepsut,
Regards,
Stuart
If you would like to know more, see Maat-Ka-Ra-Hatshepsut,
Regards,
Stuart
Tuesday, 6 July 2010
KV20
KV20 (Kings Valley tomb numbered 20).
This is the tomb intendeded for Hatshepsut (as Pharaoh).
If we visit the Valley of the Kings today we will be unable to visit this tomb. Closed off to visitors due to the perils encountered even by the best prepared Egyptologist - this tomb is unfinished, empty.
Howard Carter was the man who had the task of clearing this tomb. I have the report of his excavation, which took a mere 20 days.
To quote Carter:
"The operations, inclusive of the transport of the necessary materials to the spot, the fixing of the scaffolding, and the clearing of the tomb from end to end, took twenty days, the work continuing both day and night with relays of workmen for the night shifts."
Not 1 but 2 sarcophagi were found in the tomb itself. Both empty, both originally inscribed for Hatshepsut. Other items were also found in KV20 and at this point i hand you over to WIKI:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KV20
HUGE credit goes to Rozette Peeters. I met Rozette through an AE forum and most of the excavation reviews i have are supplied by her. These have been supplied free of charge. Her efforts are vital to this blog. Without her help and the help of other willing parties i could not continue with this blog. Rozette, Thank You.
Life, Prosperity and Health to you,
Stuart
This is the tomb intendeded for Hatshepsut (as Pharaoh).
If we visit the Valley of the Kings today we will be unable to visit this tomb. Closed off to visitors due to the perils encountered even by the best prepared Egyptologist - this tomb is unfinished, empty.
Howard Carter was the man who had the task of clearing this tomb. I have the report of his excavation, which took a mere 20 days.
To quote Carter:
"The operations, inclusive of the transport of the necessary materials to the spot, the fixing of the scaffolding, and the clearing of the tomb from end to end, took twenty days, the work continuing both day and night with relays of workmen for the night shifts."
Not 1 but 2 sarcophagi were found in the tomb itself. Both empty, both originally inscribed for Hatshepsut. Other items were also found in KV20 and at this point i hand you over to WIKI:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KV20
HUGE credit goes to Rozette Peeters. I met Rozette through an AE forum and most of the excavation reviews i have are supplied by her. These have been supplied free of charge. Her efforts are vital to this blog. Without her help and the help of other willing parties i could not continue with this blog. Rozette, Thank You.
Life, Prosperity and Health to you,
Stuart
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