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The Tomb of Tausert and Setnakht
The tomb of Tausert and Setnakht is one of the most unique tombs in the Valley of the Kings, as well as being one of the largest tombs in the valley. Unlike any of the other tombs in the valley, it encompasses two complete burial chambers. It was originally built for Tausert, a queen and wife of Seti II.
Tausert was one of the few queens who ruled Egypt as pharaoh. She was the second wife of Seti II. It was Seti II that ordered her tomb to be built. This was an honor given to very few queens. She was the last ruler of Dynasty 19. Her tomb was cut into the base of a sheer cliff at the head of the southwestern branch of the Valley of the Kings. As the tomb was being built, she became the co-regent of Siptah. Later she ascended to the thrown of Egypt as Pharaoh. These changed titles are all reflected on the changing design and decoration of her tomb, which has been designated KV 14. Tausert’s successor, Setnakht, died unexpectedly.......

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