UNDERSTANDING AIR FLOW PATTERNS AND THERMAL BEHAVIOUR IN 'KING TUTANKHAMEN TOMB'

摘要

The tombs of the Pharonic kings in "valley of the kings", Thebes, Egypt are famous for their unique wall paintings and structure. KV62, King Tutankhamen tomb, is the most famous because of the treasures it held intact for over three thousand years. This tomb originally designed for a non-royal personage nevertheless was used for royal burial, and possessed a nearly intact set of burial equipment. The tomb was forgotten and a group of Rameside workmen's huts were built over it later in antiquity. The walls of the tomb were smoother but, except for burial chamber, were left undecorated. The burial chamber is decorated with scenes from the Opening of the Mouth ritual, Book of the Dead, and representations of the king with various deities.