KV5 tomb in Valley of Kings shows evidence of multiple catastrophic floods. KV5 is one of the largest tombs in Valley of the Kings with 120 chambers Tomb suffered multiple flood events with layered sediment deposits Seven distinct flood layers documented in one room, including silt, rubble, and ceiling collapse
KV5, one of the largest tombs in the Valley of the Kings with 120 chambers, reveals seven distinct flood layers in a single room, including silt, rubble, and ceiling collapse debris. The flooding occurred after the tomb was plundered and its seal broken. Ancient water inundations carried rubble and gravel into chambers throughout the tomb, leaving pillars and ceiling in poor structural condition. The walls show rough unfinished surfaces, likely originally plastered before the catastrophic flooding events.
Key Facts
- KV5 is one of the largest tombs in Valley of the Kings with 120 chambers
- Tomb suffered multiple flood events with layered sediment deposits
- Seven distinct flood layers documented in one room, including silt, rubble, and ceiling collapse
- Walls show rough unfinished surface, likely originally plastered
- Flooding occurred after tomb was plundered and seal was broken
- Pillars and ceiling in poor structural condition
- Ancient water inundations carried rubble and gravel into chambers
Related site: KV5 — view location, images, and history on the Ancient Nerds map.
Source: Primordial Egypt - On the Trail of the Ancients by Brothers of the Serpent