List of burials in the Valley of the Queens


The following is a list of burials in the Valley of the Queens, in Thebes and nearby associated areas.

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Three Pits and Rope

The following tombs are located in the Valley of the Three Pits, and the Valley of the Rope. Both of these valleys lie north of the main valley, and are associated with the Valley of the Queens. QV92, 93, and 97 are located in the latter of these two, while the former contains the rest. Tombs QVA to QVL in particular belonged to elite officials and members of the royal court during the reign of Thutmose III. These lettered tombs have since become inaccessible due to instability concerns as noted during a survey and documentation study conducted by the Getty Conservation Institute and the Supreme Council of Antiquities between 2006 and 2008.
NumberTime PeriodDiscoveredIntended forPositionShort summary
QV8918th Dynasty0001 AntiquityAnonymousThis 18th Dynasty tomb was already opened when discovered. It may have contained artifacts dating stylistically to the 25th or 26th Dynasty.
QV9018th Dynasty1895 1895AnonymousThis 18th Dynasty tomb may have contained artifacts dating stylistically to the 25th or 26th Dynasty.
QV9118th Dynasty1895 1895AnonymousThis 18th Dynasty tomb may have contained artifacts dating stylistically to the 25th or 26th Dynasty.
QV9218th Dynasty1905 1905AnonymousQV92 is an 18th Dynasty single-chamber shaft tomb.
QV9318th Dynasty1905 1905AnonymousNot much is known about this 18th Dynasty tomb.
QV9718th Dynasty1903 1903AnonymousUnknownQV97 is described as "unstable", and has never been fully excavated.
QVA18th Dynasty0001 AntiquityMinmesOfficialThis tomb belonged to an 18th Dynasty official named Minmes, who held the title of "cup-bearer" for Thutmose III.
QVB18th Dynasty0001 AntiquityAnonymousOfficialSeveral artifacts were found in QVB including seal impressions, and a "fragmentary jar filled with linens" used during the mummification of the owner.
QVC18th Dynasty0001 AntiquityAnonymousOfficialConstructed under the reign of Thutmose III for an unnamed official.
QVD18th Dynasty0001 AntiquityAnonymousOfficialSeveral artifacts were found in QVD including braided hair extensions prepared with beeswax. Coffin fragments suggest that the tomb was reused.
QVE18th Dynasty0001 AntiquityAnonymousOfficialSeveral artifacts were found in QVE, including nasal obturators, utilitarian amphorae, vases, and pottery dating to the reign of Thutmose III.
QVF18th Dynasty0001 AntiquityAnonymousOfficialSeveral artifacts were found in QVF including various types of beads, the handle of a miniature lotiform fan, and pieces of a blue glass paste bracelet.
QVG18th Dynasty0001 AntiquityKariOfficialThis tomb belonged to an 18th Dynasty official named Kari, who was an official under Thutmose III.
QVH18th Dynasty0001 AntiquityAnonymousOfficialQVH contained two amphorae dating to the Third Intermediate Period, suggesting that this 18th Dynasty tomb was reused.
QVI18th Dynasty0001 AntiquityAnonymousOfficialQVI contained an amphora dating to the Third Intermediate Period, suggesting that this 18th Dynasty tomb was reused.
QVJ18th Dynasty0001 AntiquityAnonymousOfficialSeveral artifacts were found in QVJ including fragments of a vase of foreign origin, fragments of alabaster vessels, and several fragmentary clay balls with blue and black glazed frit. The Theban Mapping Project notes that the latter find is related to a rite called "Hitting the ball".
QVK18th Dynasty0001 AntiquityAnonymousOfficialSeveral artifacts were found in QVK including fragments of a wooden sarcophagus, leather sandals, uninscribed canopic fragments, and fragments of jewelry.
QVL18th Dynasty0001 AntiquityAnonymousOfficialSeveral artifacts were found in QVL including fragments of a wooden sarcophagus, leather sandals, uninscribed canopic fragments, and fragments of jewelry. The exact location of this tomb has since been lost as the entrance was naturally reburied.

Western Wadis

The following 18th Dynasty tombs are located in the Western Wadis, which is associated with the "Valley of the Queens". As the name implies, the "Western Wadis" are located west of the valleys of the Three Pits/Rope, and northwest of the main valley.
NumberDiscoveredIntended forPositionShort summary
WB-11917 1917Multi-burialsMultipleFirst described by Howard Carter, this 18th Dynasty tomb consists of six shafts with multiple owners. Notable original owners include; Princess Tiaa, Prince Menkheperre, and Nebetnehat. The tomb is now closed to the public due to its remote "dangerous" point of entry.
Wadi 1-b1917 1917AnonymousWadi 1-b was first noted by Howard Carter during his survey of the Western Wadis in 1916–1917. It was later mapped and researched by Elizabeth Thomas in 1959–1960. During her visit, Thomas saw fragments of "blue painted ware typical of the reigns of Amenhotep III to Akhenaten" scattered around the shaft. The additional discovery of Coptic ware in the tomb came as no surprise due to previously discovered Coptic dwelling remains in the area.
Wadi A-11916 1916HatshepsutQueenThis hidden cliff tomb located above the valley floor was originally for Queen Hatshepsut before she ascended to the throne. The tomb's intended owner was identified when Howard Carter examined a large quartzite sarcophagus in the tomb sometime in 1916. Hatshepsut never used this tomb, and was later interred in KV20. The tomb is now closed to the public due to its remote "dangerous" point of entry.
Wadi A-20001 AntiquityAnonymousQueenWadi A-2 is another "well hidden" cliff tomb located above the valley floor. It was plundered in antiquity and was rediscovered by locals from the West Bank, who "subsequently" mentioned its location to Howard Carter. Émile Baraize excavated the tomb in 1921 and found a bit of gold leaf, the neck and stopper of a pottery jug, and fragments of a cosmetic jar's alabaster lid. These finds as well as a close proximity to Hatshepsut's tomb suggest that A-2 most likely belonged to an 18th Dynasty queen. The tomb is now closed to the public due to its remote "dangerous" point of entry.
Wadi A-31960 1960AnonymousThis tomb has been dated to the 18th Dynasty due to its close proximity to Hatshepsut's cliff tomb. Wadi A-3 was not noted by Carter, and was later documented by Elizabeth Thomas by 1960. It's not certain whether the tomb was abandoned or whether the lower chamber is blocked by very hard debris. This open tomb is in danger of being reburied by debris falling from the cliff above and/or by flooding.
Wadi A-41916 1916AnonymousWadi A-4 dates to the 18th Dynasty for the same given reason as A-3. Howard Carter first noted this tomb who stated that it was probably "open since early times". This now remains debated as the tomb has never been fully excavated to see if it was unfinished or emptied at a later date. Wadi A-4 is also in danger of being reburied by debris falling from the cliff above and/or by flooding.
Wadi A-50001 AntiquityAnonymousWadi A-5 dates to the 18th Dynasty for the same given reason as A-3. Howard Carter first noted this tomb and speculated that it had been open since the Coptic period as he found pottery fragments that date to that time. The tomb's location was lost afterwards until 2021, when it was rediscovered, mapped, and cleared. It remains unknown if this tomb was unfinished or emptied at a later date.
Wadi C-10001 AntiquityNeferure?PrincessThis cliff tomb is located above the valley floor and was plundered in antiquity. The interior is described as "plastered but not decorated", and may have belonged to a princess. Howard Carter suggested Princess Neferure based on an "account of a graffito of a Cartouche" he had found. The tomb is now closed to the public due to its remote "dangerous" point of entry.
Wadi C-20001 AntiquityAnonymousWadi C-2 was first noted by Howard Carter, who saw it was "open and had been plundered". The only feature of this tomb is a deep shaft that widens at the bottom. Every attempt to explore the bottom of the shaft has been unsuccessful due to the amount of debris that has accumulated inside.
Wadi C-30001 AntiquityAnonymousWadi C-3 is exactly the same as C2 except for being "shallow" and "open" as opposed to "deep" and filled with debris. It was also plundered in antiquity as noted by Howard Carter.
Wadi C-40001 2022Thutmose IIKing Unnoticed until 2022, the tomb was likened by excavators to KV5 due to the extent of flood debris in the tomb. The tomb bears hallmarks of a king's burial, including blue-painted ceiling with yellow stars, the remains of an Amduat depicted on the walls and inscribed vessels bearing the king's name and Hatshesput's name as his great wife. In 2025, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced the tomb to be that of Thutmose II.
Wadi D-11916 1916Menhet,
Menwi, & Merti		ConcubinesWadi D-1 is another "well hidden" cliff tomb located above the valley floor. The tomb belonged to three foreign wives of Thutmes III whose names are Menhet, Menwi, and Merti. After their burial the tomb lay undisturbed until August 1916, when it was discovered by locals from the West Bank and robbed. Howard Carter was able to recover most of the loot which helped identify their original owners. This tomb is now closed to the public due to its remote "dangerous" point of entry.
Wadi D-20001 AntiquityAnonymousHoward Carter noted that this tomb contained the graves of baboons and had already been plundered. The meaning or reason behind the baboon burials is unknown. One theory is that they may be associated with a private tomb. Wadi D-2 is now "mostly blocked and badly eroded", leaving its visitation status in question.
Wadi D-30001 AntiquityAnonymousHoward Carter noted that this tomb contained the graves of baboons and had already been plundered. The meaning or reason behind the baboon burials is unknown. One theory is that they may be associated with a private tomb. Wadi D-3 is now "mostly blocked and badly eroded" leaving its visitation status in question.
Wadi D-41988 1988AnonymousWadi D-4 was discovered and excavated by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1988. While the pit contained a "Thutmoside Foundation deposit", Chamber B is a subsidiary burial due to its "careful cutting and size". Various artifacts from the 18th Dynasty to the Roman Coptic period were discovered in both. In the time following its original purpose regular floods in the wadi deposited debris and objects from Wadi D-1 and other areas into Wadi D-4.