Egyptian King's Tomb Found for the First Time in 100 Years

cairo - Archaeological breakthrough as royal tomb discovered in Egypt after a century.

Significant Archaeological Discovery in Egypt

For the first time in over 100 years, a royal tomb has been unearthed in Egypt, marking a significant archaeological breakthrough. The tomb, found in a poor condition due to flooding shortly after burial, lacks the mummy and golden treasures, yet it is hailed as one of the most important discoveries in recent years by the Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities.

The entrance to the tomb, discovered in 2022 in the mountains west of the Valley of the Kings in Luxor, led researchers to initially believe it belonged to a king's wife. However, the presence of alabaster jars inscribed with the name of Pharaoh Thutmose II and inscriptions mentioning his queen consort, Hatshepsut, confirmed the tomb's royal ownership.

This find marks the first royal tomb discovery in Egypt since 1922 when Tutankhamun's tomb was uncovered. Thutmose II's tomb, the last missing tomb of the 18th dynasty kings in Egypt, sheds new light on the ancient history of the region.