In ancient times called  "the place of beauty".

Using the limits as described by Christian Leblanc, the Valley of the Queens consists of the main valley  which contains most of the tombs, as well as the Valley of Prince Ahmose, the Valley of the Rope, the Valley of the Three Pits, and the Valley of the Dolmen. The main wadi contains 91 tombs and the subsidiary valleys add another 19 tombs. The burials in the subsidiary valleys all date to the 18th dynasty.
The tombs here are not only for the queens but for the whole royal family . his wives , princes , princesses and also noblemen . 
Many of the tombs were extensively reused. Several tombs were adjusted so that they would hold multiple burials. In some cases this involved digging burial pits in the existing tombs.

 During the Roman Period however we see a renewed extensive use of the Valley as a burial site. During the Coptic Period some Hermit shelters were erected. in some tombs Wall scenes were covered with plaster and decorated with Christian symbols. The Christian presence lasted until the 7th Century.

The tombs in the valley of queens are marked by it's richly details of character's dresses , and it's well preserved colors . 

The tombs you can visit now in the valley of queens are 3 tombs 

 for Khaemouaset ,  Amonherkhepeshef 2 sons of  Ramses III
queen tyti
also by extra ticket , costs 1000 L.E , you can visit the tomb of queen Nefertari royal wife of Ramses 2nd . one of the most beautiful tombs in Egypt .