Third Intermediate Period of Egypt

The video explores the mystery of KV-64 in the Valley of the Kings, where two burials 500 years apart were discovered. One burial was desecrated by tomb robbers, while the other remained untouched. The robbery likely occurred during the Third Intermediate Period, a time of economic decline and political upheaval in ancient Egypt. The priesthood, once protectors of royal tombs, may have sanctioned the robbery to pay debts. The rediscovery of KV-64 in 2011 provided new insights into this tumultuous period, revealing the tomb's reuse and challenging previous beliefs about the Valley of the Kings' history.

What was unique about the burials found in KV-64?

• They were both desecrated by robbers.

• They contained treasures from the 19th dynasty.

• They were buried 500 years apart.

• They were both untouched by robbers.

How long did KV-64 remain hidden before its discovery?

• Nearly 1,000 years

• Nearly 2,000 years

• Nearly 3,000 years

• Nearly 4,000 years

What marked the beginning of the Third Intermediate Period?

• The rise of the 19th dynasty

• The end of the New Kingdom

• The construction of KV-64

• The discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb

Who rose to challenge the pharaohs during the Third Intermediate Period?

• The merchants of Thebes

• The generals of the army

• The high priests of Amon

• The artisans of Luxor

Where did the pharaohs move their capital during the Third Intermediate Period?

• Alexandria

• Tanis

• Thebes

• Memphis

What was the likely reason for the sanctioned tomb robberies?

• To honor the deceased

• To build new temples

• To fill empty treasure houses

• To preserve the tombs

Who was responsible for the sanctioned robberies of royal tombs?

• Local villagers

• Foreign invaders

• The ruling priesthood

• The pharaohs

What happened to the Valley of the Kings during the Third Intermediate Period?

• It was expanded with new tombs.

• It became a new royal burial ground.

• It was abandoned and forgotten.

• It ceased to be a royal burial ground.

What did the discovery of KV-64 in 2011 reveal about the Valley of the Kings?

• It was never used after the New Kingdom.

• It was completely destroyed by robbers.

• It was only used for commoners' burials.

• It continued to be used and adapted.

What was KV-64 considered to be when it was unearthed in 2011?

• The richest tomb in terms of treasures

• The most complete example of tomb reuse

• The oldest tomb in the valley

• The largest tomb in the valley