Egypt announces first discovery of pharaoh’s tomb in over 100 years
An Egyptian-British mission has identified the tomb of King Thutmose II near Luxor, marking the first discovery of a pharaonic royal tomb in over a century. This is considered a significant archaeological breakthrough, as it represents the last lost tomb of the 18th dynasty kings and the first royal tomb found since King Tutankhamun's in 1922.
The identification was made possible by alabaster vessels inscribed with the names of King Thutmose II and his wife, Queen Hatshepsut. While preliminary studies suggest the tomb's contents were moved in ancient times, the discovery is still considered monumental. The tomb's entrance was initially located in 2022 but was initially believed to be the tomb of a royal wife.
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An Egyptian-British mission has identified the tomb of King Thutmose II near Luxor, marking the first discovery of a pharaonic royal tomb in over a century. This is considered a significant archaeological breakthrough, as it represents the last lost tomb of the 18th dynasty kings and the first royal tomb found since King Tutankhamun's in 1922.
The identification was made possible by alabaster vessels inscribed with the names of King Thutmose II and his wife, Queen Hatshepsut. While preliminary studies suggest the tomb's contents were moved in ancient times, the discovery is still considered monumental. The tomb's entrance was initially located in 2022 but was initially believed to be the tomb of a royal wife.
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