A virtual tour inside the tomb of an ancient Egyptian Pharaoh.

Nearly 5,000 years have passed since the area west of the Nile River in Egypt became the resting place of Egypt's most powerful men. Here, each tomb is carved from stone, built between the 16th and 11th centuries BC, and archaeologists are still searching for undiscovered tombs. To bring the country's history to the world and educate the younger generation about its traditions, several sites in this valley have been licensed for public access. Furthermore, the Egyptian Tourism Authority has created...virtual tourTo give international tourists the opportunity to see the reality inside a tomb, thereby stimulating their curiosity and interest.

This virtual tomb was once the tomb known as KV9 of Ramesses VI Nebmaatre-Meryamun – the fifth Pharaoh of the Twentieth Dynasty of Egypt, who ruled the country for eight years from the mid to late 12th century BC. Interestingly, KV9 did not actually belong to Ramesses; he seized the tomb from his nephew, Ramesses V, who ruled the country just before him. Before moving in, this fifth Pharaoh carried out several renovations, including expanding the tomb and redecorating the interior. And now, thanks to a virtual tour, visitors can admire the majestic beauty inside this colossal tomb.

Through realistic 3D imagery, viewers will witness the mausoleum's corridors repainted with images of famous Egyptian mythological gods such as Osiris and Ra-Harakhti. Before leading visitors to the sarcophagus, the outer hall is carved with various funeral eulogies bidding farewell to the Pharaoh's soul as it departs for the afterlife. This tour is considered a "time machine," allowing people to immerse themselves in the world of ancient Egypt.

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