Valley of the Kings - Luxor on the West Bank of the Nile River. There are 63 mausoleums of emperors and 64 Pharaohs buried between the 17th and 20th dynasties. The Valley of the Kings was once called the Great Cemetery of the Pharaohs of the Wandai Dynasty. This is a valley of few people, surrounded by steep cliffs, where the Pharaohs chose to bury in order to avoid burglaries. Photographs are strictly prohibited throughout the scenic area, which is a little regrettable.