Tomb of Ramesses IV (KV2)

The tomb of Ramesses IV, KV2, belongs to a ruler of the Twentieth Dynasty and follows the increasingly straight, accessible plan typical of later Ramesside royal tombs. A sequence of broad corridors descends toward the burial chamber, with walls and ceilings carrying texts and images designed to guide the king through the underworld and secure his rebirth. The decorative program includes major funerary compositions such as the Litany of Re, the Book of Caverns and sections of the Book of the Dead. Astronomical imagery and divine figures reinforce the tomb’s focus on the king’s transformation after death. KV2 was known in antiquity and later attracted visitors who left graffiti, making it useful not only for understanding royal funerary religion but also the long history of tourism in the Valley of the Kings. When open in the standard rotation, it is a strong choice for visitors who want a richly decorated tomb without the premium surcharge of the most famous separate-ticket tombs. Practical planning: Individual Valley of the Kings tombs can rotate in and out of the standard open list. Confirm availability on the day; access is normally covered by the Valley of the Kings general ticket when KV2 is in rotation. Plan roughly 15 to 40 minutes for the visit. The current planning record recommends early morning as a practical time of day. The expected physical effort is medium. Heat exposure is recorded as high. The recorded recommended transport mode is car or ride hail.