The Valley of the Kings The Egyptians hid treasures under the tombs, so that no one would steal them. The location of the tombs is along the Nile River, across the river from the ancient city of Thebes. Ramesses I and II were buried in the Valley of the Kings. The burial tombs were well decorated with paintings and texts. The design of the building and the interior of the building are very unique. The Valley of the Kings displays one of the most artistic burial chambers in the entire valley. Location of the Valley of the Kings, kings buried in the Valley of the Kings, decoration of the funerary tombs and design of the building. The location of the Valley of the Kings is on the west bank of the Nile. It is also located in a valley called Luxor. The Egyptians who lived in or near the Valley of the Kings had many advantages in being near the Nile. It provided what they needed for crops, it provided transportation, and it provided water from which they could drink. The ancient city of Thebes is located across the river from the Valley of the Kings. It was in a great location because it was right along the Nile. He provided them with what they needed. The geology of the Valley of the Kings was one where no plants grew and barren mountains surrounded it. They built the construction site near the stones they needed to build the palace. The Nile kept overflowing whenever it rained heavily. Every time this happened, the Valley of the Kings flooded. The underground burial chambers would have standing water that caused damage to the artifacts. It took a long time to clear the water. Ramesses I and II were buried in the Valley of the Kings. Only kings could be buried in the Valley of the Kings. ...... middle of paper ...... came to find mummies or treasures. That is if they could find them. If you tried to steal a mummy, it would somehow put a curse on you and you would die soon. The graves were also very heavy to move. Therefore, the grave robbers would have needed reinforcements to help them. The Egyptians had many different ways of doing things. The location of the tombs, the royal kings buried there, the decoration of the tombs and the design of the building. The location of the tombs is along the Nile River and across from the ancient city of Thebes. Ramesses I and II were buried in the Valley of the Kings. The burial tombs were very well decorated with paintings and texts. The design of the building and the interior of the building are very unique. The burial chambers in the Valley of the Kings display the most beautiful decorations and designs in the entire valley.