Tombs of the Kings

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The term "Tombs of the Kings" refers to several archaeological sites around the world that are known for their ancient tombs and necropoles.

Locations

### Cyprus
The most well-known site is located in Pafos (Paphos), Cyprus. This site features a collection of underground tombs carved into rock, which date back to the 4th century BC during the Hellenistic period. The tombs are notable for their elaborate stone carvings and mosaics.

### East Jerusalem
In East Jerusalem, there is another site known as the Tombs of the Kings. This site is a collection of ancient tombs that date back to the Roman period (1st century AD).

### Turkey
There is also a site in Amasya, Turkey, referred to as the Tombs of the kings of Pontus. This site features a series of rock-cut tombs carved into the side of a hill.

Egypt

The Valley of the Kings, located in Luxor, Egypt, was also known as the Valley of the Tombs of the Kings. This necropolis is famous for its elaborate tombs and temples built for the pharaohs of ancient Egypt during the New Kingdom period (16th to 11th centuries BC).

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