It was the burial place for the queens and other members of the royal families during the New Kingdom period. There are over 90 tombs, unlike the valley of the kings most of the tombs are unfinished while a visitor can still see two nice tombs.

Despite being a secondary choice for tourists; Nefertari’s tomb (the wife of Ramesses II) makes the place worth visiting as it marks the most beautiful and notable tomb in Egypt. An extra ticket has to be purchased for that tomb.