Tombs of the Kings comprises a wide area containing underground tombs carved out of solid rock dating to 4th century BC, many decorated with Doric pillars.

Whether Kings were buried here or not, the magnificence of the tombs gave the locality its name.

Equally impressive are the underground Tombs of the Kings carved out of solid rock and decorated with Doric pillars.

It was a very hot day – around 37 degrees C.

So in no time the Powerade we’d taken with us was gone, and the tombs were a great place to get some shade from the sun. We spent a fascinating couple of hours strolling around taking it all in.

From a photographic perspective, it’s a bit of a challenge.

Last time I went I took a 12mm lens and a tripod. This time I took two ten year old kids.

The challenges start out with extreme contrast, low light and converging verticals. Chuck in loads of other tourists wandering around, and its a test.

Despite all I was happy with the results. 

See my album of Tombs of the Kings.