Tomb of Ramses IV - Valley of the Kings.

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King Ramesses IV was one of the kings who ruled after king Ramesses III.

History:
Ramesses IV reign lasted no more than six years. He did survive the harem conspiracy which was designed to spoil his claims to the throne. He placed a document in the tomb of his father which is now known as the Papyrus Harris I, that gives an elaborate account of the reign of Ramesses III. Ramesses IV is thought to have been in his forties when he became king. There are two stela that were found at Abydos by Mariette that proclaim his piety and exceptional devotion to the gods. The quarrying of the stone is said to have involved more than 8,000 people. Ramesses IV caused the high-priest Mont , as well as other capable officials and scribes to visit the site. There were 5,000 soldiers that were most likely sent to haul the huge stones over the rough desert roads.

He is also known for the continuation of the Khonsu at Karnak, which was begun by his father, Ramesses III. A temple at Asasif, which is on the western bank of the Nile at Thebes, was erected by Ramesses King Ramesses IV send some expeditions to different quarries. Some papyri is giving us the details of the corruption that existed in the country during his time.

Ramesses IV became crown prince in the twenty-two of his father's reign. Though only the fifth son of his Ramesses III. , his four older brothers predeceased their father. Whether or not he ruled as a co-regent of his father, during the closing years of Ramesses III's life, his son took on increasing responsibilities. For example, as early as year 27 of Ramesses III's reign, he Ramesses IV is depicted as being responsible for the appointment of one Amenemopet as the High priest of Mut at Karnak.

Ramesses' tomb was found in the Valley of the Kings.