Archaeologists have made a remarkable discovery in Luxor, Egypt, uncovering the main entrance and corridor of an ancient tomb belonging to King Thutmose II. Initially believed to be the wife’s tomb due to its proximity to other royal spouses’ tombs, further research revealed it was actually the king’s final resting place.
While not much is known about King Thutmose II or his reign, archaeologists discovered that he was buried by Queen Hatshepsut and not by his son Thutmose III. The team also found alabaster jars with the king’s name inscribed on them, along with minor artifacts, but noted that the tomb’s location made much of it inaccessible due to weathering.
The discovery is significant despite the fact that much of the original contents were washed away into the surrounding area due to its unusual position between two waterfalls and at the bottom of a slope. The team remains determined to find the original contents of the tomb, which could provide valuable insights into ancient Egyptian history.
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