Our second visit involved a brief climb up hill the tomb of Merenptah in KV8 (also sometimes spelled Merneptah). He reigned for ten years, 1213 BC – 1203 BC.
This pharaoh didn't ascend to the throne until late in life as he was the thirteenth son of Ramses II and had to outlive the first twelve brothers. The Wikipedia article referenced above says that "Merneptah was already an elderly man in his late 60s, if not early 70s, when he assumed the throne." (This is not considered elderly by some of us!) That same article contains a delightful account of Merenptah waging a battle against the invading Libyans.
In addition to the decorations along the tunnel leading into the tomb, there is a very nice sarcophagus at the end of the tunnel.
More photos at this Flickr Album, of course.
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