Whilerulingfrompalaces ontheeastbankoftheNile, Pharaohs chose to be buriedonthewestbank,asthiswastherestingplaceoftheGodAmun Ra intheformof the setting sun.
Pharaohs chose to emulate the god Amun Ra, and followed the path of the sun in life and death.
The Pharaohs built their palaces on the east side of the River Nile to be closer to the God Amun Ra.