This guide covers the monuments of Luxor & the vast burial region of the Valley of the Kings. Through a tour of all the most important sites, with analysis of the many artifacts & splendid works of art enriching the burial chambers & descriptions of the most recent archaeological discoveries, the volume reconstructs a fascinating history buried for millennia beneath the sands. With the aid of gorgeous photographs & detailed maps, this volume offers a complete guide to the heartland of the Ancient Egypt of the Pharaohs.