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Ancient Egypt was a civilization shaped by power, belief, and a profound obsession with eternity. On the west bank of the Nile lies the Valley of the Kings, a vast burial ground where pharaohs were laid to rest in hidden tombs carved into rock and filled with treasures meant to guide them into the afterlife. For centuries, explorers searched this valley. By the early 20th century, most believed nothing of importance remained undiscovered. Many tombs had already been found—often looted long ago—l