The tomb of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, one of the largest in Egypt's Valley of the Kings, has reopened to the public after a 20-year renovation led by a team from Waseda University in Tokyo. Discovered in 1799 by French engineers and looted in antiquity, the tomb features newly restored wall paintings depicting the pharaoh with ancient Egyptian gods, the structural frame of his sarcophagus, and burial chambers for his two wives. The reopening took place on October 4, 2025.
The reopening comes just weeks before the long-awaited full opening of Cairo's Grand Egyptian Museum, which houses over 100,000 artifacts and is scheduled for November 1, 2025. The tomb's restoration and public access add a significant attraction for tourists visiting Luxor, 400 miles south of Cairo, and highlight ongoing efforts to preserve and showcase Egypt's ancient heritage.