Valley of the Queens: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Wādī al-Harīm • Wādī al-Bībān al-Harīm

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Archaeology Necropolis Valley of the Kings Abu Simbel Thebes Pyramids of Giza Ṣaqqārah Tell el-Amarna Abydos Dayr al-Baḥrī Naukratis Per Ramessu

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