Tombs of Dyasties 19 and 20 
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Destinations
The West Bank
Time to visit
WINTER  6 AM – 5 PM  ،  SUMMER  6 AM – 5 PM 
Cameras Allowed
Allowed outside location and sometimes inside upon permission. 
Cost Of Ticket
The cost of the ticket are in Egyptian pound or in dollar price depends on location and according to group numbers.  

Often regarded as inferior to the tomb paintings earlier in the New Kingdom, Ramesside tombs at Thebes are demeaned for their flat colors and heavily outlined figures. But in fact there is considerable variation in these paintings and some are well-done, with interesting and even amusing features. Scenes of gardens and agricultural activity (as in the tomb of Sennedjem) are lush and filled with detail. Birds and animals are drawn with great regard for accuracy. 

Yet in these same scenes, human figures can be almost cartoon-like, hastily drawn, with legs far too long for their thin bodies, and costumes and jewelry elaborate to the point of being kitschy. While some scenes show great individuality and imaginativeness, others place such a heavy emphasis upon religious subjects they seem to stifle the artist’s willingness to move beyond formal conventions. Both ends of the spectrum can be seen in the Dira’ Abu al-Naja tombs of Roy and Shuroy.

 The former is well-painted, with many fascinating and innovative details. The latter gives the impression of hasty, unimaginative, and even careless work.

From" The Illustrated Guide to Luxor" by kent R.Weeks ,published by the American University in Cairo Press. Copyright © 2005 White Star S.p.a

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