Tombs of nobles and family members of the pharaohs near the Valley of the Kings

The Valley of the Kings was the second attempt by the pharaohs of Egypt to build their tombs. The original pyramids that were used by the pharaohs were looted soon enough, and were abandoned as a way to build their tombs. Then tombs were built into soft limestone hills and in a secret mode. These are the tombs of the nobles and others, near the Valley of the Kings.