Egyptian officials announced the discovery of a royal tomb, marking the first such find in over 100 years. The tomb, believed to belong to King Thutmose II of the Eighteenth Dynasty, was discovered by an Egyptian-British archaeological mission in the Mount of Thebes area near Luxor.
The tomb’s existence was confirmed after initial findings were initially thought to be part of a royal wife’s tomb. However, further investigation revealed that the site actually belonged to King Thutmose II, who ruled Egypt around 1479 B.C. with his half-sister Hatsheput by his side.
Archaeological evidence suggests that Thutmose II died at the age of 30 and was succeeded by his heir, Thutmose III. Researchers have also found remnants of alabaster jars, funerary furniture, and plaster fragments in the tomb, which are expected to shed more light on ancient Egyptian culture.
The tomb’s simple architectural design is believed to be a “prototype” for later tombs of the Eighteenth Dynasty rulers. Following flooding that damaged the tomb after King Thutmose II’s death, extensive restoration work was carried out by the archaeological team to recover fallen plaster fragments.
A mummy discovered in 1881 and believed to have been moved by grave robbers will be re-examined as part of further research on the site. The team is set to continue its work to uncover more secrets about the area and locate the original contents of the tomb.
Source: https://abcnews.go.com/International/egypt-discovers-royal-tomb-100-years/story?id=118959794