KV30
| KV30 | |||
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| Burial site of Unknown | |||
  KV30 | |||
| Coordinates | 25°44′19.6″N 32°36′01.0″E / 25.738778°N 32.600278°ECoordinates: 25°44′19.6″N 32°36′01.0″E / 25.738778°N 32.600278°E | ||
| Location | East Valley of the Kings | ||
| Discovered | 1817 | ||
| Excavated by | Giovanni Belzoni | ||
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Tomb KV30 is located in the Valley of the Kings in Egypt. It was discovered by Giovanni Belzoni in 1817, working on a commission from the Second Earl Belmore. As a consequence, it is also known as Lord Belmore's tomb.
Nothing is known about the tomb's original occupant or occupants.
Isometric, plan and elevation images of KV30 taken from a 3d model
References
- Reeves, N & Wilkinson, R.H. The Complete Valley of the Kings, 1996, Thames and Hudson, London.
- Siliotti, A. Guide to the Valley of the Kings and to the Theban Necropolises and Temples, 1996, A.A. Gaddis, Cairo.
External links
- Theban Mapping Project: KV30 - Includes detailed maps of most of the tombs.
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