EGYPT 867 - QUBBET EL HAWA III - (by Egyptahotep)

Описание: QUBBET EL HAWA III;
Qubbet el Hawa is a site of a group of Rock-cut tombs located on the west Bank ,in front of  Aswan.
The oldest tombs located here are of high officials of the Old Kingdom. paintings in some of these tombs show fascinating details of the lives of these ancient egyptians, even some of them led trading and military expeditions south into Nubia. Other tombs located here belong to provincial governors from the Middle Kingdom, and New Kingdom officials. One of the most spectacular tombs here, that of Sarenput, dates from the 12th Dynasty.
The northern hills of the west bank are filled with tombs of princes from the Old Kingdom to the Roman period. The 6th Dynasty tombs, some of which form linked family complexes, contain important biographical texts. Inside, the tombs are decorated with vivid wall paintings showing scenes of everyday life. The 12th Dynasty tombs of Sarenput I (36) and Sarenput II (31)
other beautiful tombs located here are;
Pepynakht (Hekaib) (35), Harkhuf, (34) Mekhu & Sabni (25 &26), etc
(you can see images of these tombs in this video)
At night qubbet el Hawa is illuminated with hidden spotlights and giving spectacullar views,