The Ramesses III (KV 11) Publication and Conservation Project
The Ramesses III (KV 11) Publication and Conservation Project was able to carry out major preparatory measures. This will enable us to develop a strategy for conservation, excavation, refurbishment, site management, and publication of a tomb which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage site that is the Valley of the Kings. Project Director: Anke Weber
| Important parts of the tomb of Ramesses III were threatened by rapid deterioration. Around the turn of the 19th-20th century, rainwater floods caused significant damage, affecting both the wall decoration and the architectural elements. The burial chamber is particularly endangered since its eight pillars have become highly unstable. The first stage of a project made possible with AEF Funding is for consolidation and stabilization of the burial chamber. A geo-archaeologist will determine the tomb’s geological context by locating and mapping cracks above and inside the tomb. A conservator and a stress analyst will develop a plan to stabilize the burial chamber and, in a second stage of the project, to protect it from further water ingress. |
Project Details
Location: Luxor, Egypt, Northern Africa, Africa
Organiser(s):
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Funder(s):
American Research Center in Egypt-Antiquities Endowment Fund
Funding received: $60,089
Commencement Date: 07/2019
Project Status: Completed
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