First Pharaoh’s Tomb Discovered in Over a Century Near Luxor

First Pharaoh’s Tomb Discovered in Over a Century Near Luxor

For the first time since the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb over a century ago, Egyptologists have uncovered the resting place of another ancient pharaoh. 

A British-Egyptian archaeological team recently located the long-lost tomb of King Thutmose II near the city of Luxor.

Until this discovery, Thutmose II’s burial site was the last remaining undiscovered royal tomb of Egypt’s 18th Dynasty. Initially, researchers found the tomb in an area historically associated with royal women, leading them to believe it belonged to a queen or noblewoman. However, upon entering the burial chamber, they observed distinctive decorations signifying that the tomb was meant for a pharaoh.

Egypt’s Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Sherif Fathy, hailed the discovery as an "extraordinary moment for Egyptology and the broader understanding of our shared human story." This finding adds another crucial piece to the puzzle of ancient Egyptian history and deepens our knowledge of the civilization’s royal lineage.