Egyptian authorities have announced the discovery of the long-lost final resting place of Pharaoh Thutmose II, who ruled Egypt between 1492 and 1479 BC. The tomb is located about 1.5 miles west of the Valley of the Kings, a site also known for the burial of King Tutankhamun in 1922. Archaeologists confirmed that the previously unearthed grave chamber was where Thutmose II was originally interred.
The discovery comes after recent excavations within the tomb found alabaster jars bearing inscriptions with the name Thutmose II, which refer to him as “deceased king.” This confirms that the pharaoh had indeed been buried in the tomb, despite initial speculation that it might belong to one of his wives. However, a mummified body remains unaccounted for, with its whereabouts unknown.
In 1919, Thutmose II’s mummified body was relocated and is now on display at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. Despite this discovery, his final resting place remained elusive until now. The discovery brings new insights into ancient Egyptian burial practices and provides a significant archaeological find for Egypt to share with the world.
Source: https://archaeology.org/news/2025/02/20/tomb-of-thutmose-ii-discovered-in-egypt