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The Impressive Tomb of Ramesses IX, Also know as tomb KV 6, Luxor, Egypt
Ramesses IX Tomb Inside Ceiling, Luxor, Egypt
This impressive tomb of Ramesses IX has a linear plan similar to the 20th Dynasty in architecture, it depicts passages from the chief magical-religious texts, as well as different stars and constellations.
This tomb is located at the tip when entering the famous Valley of the Kings. When you first enter the tomb, you need to remember that Ramesses IX was the last of two pharaohs of the 20th Dynasty. He ruled Egypt for roughly 18-years. Brought stability, safety, and security in Egypt after a chaotic period following the death of king Ramesses VI.
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The tomb of Ramesses IX has plenty of similarities to that of Ramses VI from the perspective of style and the way it is decorated. Both tombs have three corridors that lead to a vestibule followed by other pillars hall with four undecorated pillars, followed by the fairly large burial chamber. The ceiling of the burial chamber has is also decorated with constellations.
There are also scenes from the book of Amdat that are also in the burial chamber, with passages from the book of Earth, the book of Caves, and the book of Heavens. There is also a pictorial motif of a large vaulted ceiling. In the center of the chamber, there is a pit that indicated the original position where the sarcophagus was, with to trace of it being there. King Ramesses IX mummy was found in 1881 in a hiding place at Deir Al-Bahari, where it was taken during the reign of Pinedjem from the 21st Dynasty by priests to avoid profanation. Around the end of King Ramesses IX time, pillaging of the tombs was becoming a trend and was happening more frequently in the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens in Luxor.
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