The Tomb of Ramses IV
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Ramses III named his fifth son, Ramses IV, to the throne during the course of his 22-year rule (1155–1149 BC). After his father’s murder, he ascended to the kingdom. In a time of increasing internal unrest, he was able to build a robust economy and keep Egypt prosperous. Ramses IV built numerous temples in the Karnak region, including the temple of Khonsu. As evidenced by the stela of Abydos, he was well renowned for being deeply religious and devoted to the gods. He authored numerous works for the gods, particularly Osiris, the ruler of the underworld. He based away after six and a half years and was buried in the Valley of the Kings in tomb KV2.
Information about the Ramses IV Tomb
Edward Ayrton first stumbled onto the tomb of Ramses IV between 1905 and 1906, and it was then dug up once more in 1920. Inside the tomb, a variety of materials including wood, Shabtis, Ostraca, faience, and glass were discovered. On the northwest side of the Valley of the Kings, at the foot of the hill, is where Ramses IV’s “KV2” tomb may be found. KV2 is very well-known and special in many ways since it has a lot of graffiti. Early Egyptologists like Champollion, Theodore Davis, Robert Hay, and others utilized the tomb as a hostel when digging the Valley of the Kings, which is why it is in such wonderful shape now. The tomb of Ramses IV served as a residence for Coptic Christians, and 656 different pieces of graffiti were left on the walls by numerous Coptic and Greek visitors.
Architectural Layout of Tomb of Ramses IV
The Ramses IV tomb is renowned for its uncomplicated architecture and ornamentation. The tomb’s 88.7 m length includes a slope downward and an aperture where a spilling staircase leads into three hallways. An antechamber and a burial chamber make up the last chamber’s finale.
Tomb of Ramses IV Decorations
The majority of the ornaments are still intact, very charming, and capable of demonstrating the use of many artistic components as well as their creation and application. Scenes from the litany of Ra are depicted in the tomb’s first two sections, and the book of caverns is included in the third passage, while the anteroom is covered with pictures from the book of the dead. Parts of the Amduat, books of the heavens, and books of gates can be found on the tomb’s walls. The lid of Ramses IV’s sarcophagus is gone, one end of the tomb is shattered, and the mummy has been removed. The ceilings of the tomb are covered with representations of winged scarabs with their wings spread, vultures, and falcons. The façade of the tomb is decorated with images and paintings commemorating the king’s coronation, including pictures of Isis and Nephyths honoring the sun disks.
