Amunhotep III (Part 14): The End.
It is time to wrap up the great king’s reign. From 1363-1362 BCE, Neb-ma’at-Re Amunhotep III suffered a decline in health, achieved a notable diplomatic victory, and celebrated one last Sed-Festival. In this episode, we explore the last years of the legendary pharaoh: his achievements, his pathology (preserved in his mummy) and the magnificent tomb constructed for his burial.
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Have you heard about the study showing the well shaft was a means for tomb excavators to see the geological strata to ensure the growing tomb will not hit a shale layer as it is carved downwards. The theory is based on the claim that no tombs in the Valley of the Kings ever go below the level of the well shaft base. This is apparently common practice for miners, engineers etc. The well shaft was then decorated in later years with the antechamber at the bottom.
Hi Joe, I’m not aware of that study but it sounds very interesting. Do you have a reference or link?