Valley of the Kings first popped on the scene circa 1539 BC during the New Kingdom era of ancient Egypt as means of the high pharaohs and gods to store their most valuable belongings from being stolen. Situated near the city of Luxor along the bank of the Nile River, this desert expanse was utilized actively for roughly 5 centuries. Rough terrain and isolation made this area seem like the perfect spot to build tombs for civilization leaders to rest for all eternity. However, robberies have occurred there over time. With so many dead bodies and burials there, one of the biggest archaeological sites in the world is also considered to be haunted by those who came before. Arguably the most famous legend to come out of there is the curse of King Tut (aka Tutankhamun). In 1922, British archaeologist Howard Carter became the first person from the modern era to unearth this well-sought mummy beneath the sand. Shortly after, his assistant, Lord Carnarvon, passed away from an infection that was brought on during the expedition. Not only that, but almost everyone involved in the quest also died suddenly and swiftly. Carter actually survived for a while, but he also died sometime later. It’s widely believed that these tragic events resulted from a longstanding curse that was put on the location to befall anyone who unjustly disturbed any of the deceased’s resting places. Other coincidental happenings followed after the tomb was dug up as well. To this day, various apparitions and disembodied sounds and voices are frequently reported on the grounds, both above and below the surface. Scientifically, toxic molds and radon gas present could account for some of the mysterious experiences there, but is there more to the story than meets the eye?
Ghosts from the Past
