A Historic Archaeological Breakthrough
The long-lost tomb of King Thutmose II has been discovered in Egypt, marking one of the most important archaeological findings in recent history. This is the first royal tomb found since King Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922, making it a groundbreaking discovery for Egyptology.
Key Facts About the Discovery
🔹 Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities officially announced the discovery on Tuesday.
🔹 The tomb, labeled No. C4, was found west of Luxor by a joint team of British and Egyptian archaeologists.
🔹 Initially believed to belong to a queen, further excavation revealed evidence confirming it as King Thutmose II’s burial site.
🔹 Tile fragments inside the tomb feature blue engravings, yellow stars, and religious texts from the “Amy Dawat” book, a sacred scripture used in ancient royal burials.
Who Was King Thutmose II?
🔹 King Thutmose II was the fourth Pharaoh of Egypt’s 18th Dynasty, ruling from 1493 BC to 1479 BC.
🔹 He died before the age of 30 and is often overshadowed by his father (Thutmose I), his son (Thutmose III), and his wife (Queen Hatshepsut), who held significant power.
🔹 His mummified remains were discovered in 1881, but his original tomb had remained unknown—until now.
Why This Discovery Is Important
🔹 This is the last missing tomb of the Eighteenth Dynasty kings.
🔹 Ancient flooding submerged the tomb shortly after his death, forcing Egyptians to relocate artifacts to preserve them.
🔹 The discovery provides new insights into Egypt’s burial customs, royal rituals, and preservation techniques.
With this incredible find, archaeologists expect to uncover more details about King Thutmose II’s reign, burial traditions, and hidden treasures.
Stay tuned for more updates on this historic discovery! 🚀
