Archaeologists have uncovered the first royal tomb in Egypt since Tutankhamun in over a century, belonging to King Thutmose II in Luxor's Valley of the Kings. Initial discovery of the tomb's entrance happened in 2022, and further excavations revealed inscriptions identifying Thutmose II and his wife Hatshepsut. Though his remains were previously found, the tomb remains significant despite its poor condition due to floods. Noteworthy features include blue inscriptions and decorations from the 'IImydwat' text, showcasing the rich burial customs of the Eighteenth Dynasty pharaohs.
The recent discovery of King Thutmose II's tomb in Luxor is significant as it marks the first royal burial site found in Egypt since Tutankhamun's tomb over a century ago.
Dr. Mohamed Ismail Khaled confirmed that inscriptions found on vessel fragments in the tomb identified Thutmose II and provided key information about his reign and marriage to Hatshepsut.
Despite the tomb's poor preservation due to floods, archaeologists uncovered important features, including blue inscriptions, decorations, and texts from the religious book 'IImydwat', illuminating royal burial traditions.
As the fourth Pharaoh of the Eighteenth Dynasty, King Thutmose II ruled for about 13 years, yet his tomb was initially considered less important than those of his father and son.
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