How did the Egyptians build the tombs in the Valley of the Kings? Keeping the tunnels lit, cool, breathable air, dust removal, straight lines, elevation changes, then, having to paint and sculpt in poor conditions. Any books about it?
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The Valley of the kings was chosen for several reasons. One was that it was a barren area of the Nile where nothing would grow, so people didn’t have a reason to visit there and disturb the tombs randomly.
The other is that it is made of soft limestone that is easy to carve.
Works chiselled out the limestone by hand and coated the walls with simple plaster.
Light was provided by torches made of baked clay filled with oil of sesame or animal fat and salt.
Tombs could take a as little as 6 months to carve out, or several years depending on the quality and size.
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