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What tomb was opened in Egypt?

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The tomb of Pharaoh Amenhotep III in the Valley of the Kings near Luxor has reopened after more than 20 years of restoration.

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Pharaoh's tomb reopened after more than 20 years of renovations

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  • Amenhotep III's tomb in the Valley of the Kings has reopened after over 20 years of renovation.
  • The tomb was discovered empty, with only the broken lid of the sarcophagus remaining. 40s
  • A Japanese team led the restoration, preserving significant wall paintings from the 18th dynasty. 1m 1s
  • The reopening aligns with Egypt's efforts to revive tourism, including the upcoming Grand Egyptian Museum. 1m 15s
  • Tourism in Egypt is recovering after setbacks from political turmoil and regional conflicts. 2m 0s
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Pharaoh's tomb reopened after more than 20 years of renovations
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Africanews
7 hours ago
Pharaoh's tomb reopened after more than 20 years of renovations

One of the largest tombs in Egypt's Valley of the Kings, the tomb of Amenhotep III, has reopened to visitors after more than 20 years of renovation.

Egypt opens pharaoh's tomb to public, after over 20 year renovation
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France 24
21 hours ago
Egypt opens pharaoh's tomb to public, after over 20 year renovation

The final resting place of Amenhotep the Great, a pharaoh whose rule started 3,414 years ago, opened to the public for the first time in two decades.

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