The ancient structure that served as a burial ground for pharaohs in Egypt is the Valley of the Kings. Located on the west bank of the Nile near Luxor, this necropolis was used for royal burials during the 18th to 20th Dynasties of the New Kingdom period. The Valley contains numerous tombs, including the famous tomb of King Tutankhamun. Its design emphasizes the Egyptian belief in the afterlife, with intricate tomb paintings and treasures intended to accompany the deceased into eternity. The Valley of the Kings remains one of archaeological Egypt's most significant sites.