Egypt has identified the lost tomb of Pharaoh Thutmose II, the last missing royal tomb of the 18th Dynasty. The tomb, located in the Theban mountain region west of Luxor, was confirmed by the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. This marks a major breakthrough in archaeology.
The discovery is the first of its kind since King Tutankhamun’s tomb was found in 1922. Experts believe it will provide valuable insights into Thutmose II, a lesser-known pharaoh of the New Kingdom.
Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy praised the joint Egyptian-British archaeological team for their work. He described the find as “a significant step in understanding ancient Egypt’s history.” The excavation is ongoing, with hopes of revealing more about the powerful 18th Dynasty.
The team uncovered the tomb’s entrance and main corridor in 2022. At first, experts thought it belonged to a queen due to its location near royal wives’ tombs. However, further analysis confirmed it as the final resting place of Thutmose II, according to Mohamed Ismail Khaled, secretary-general of Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities.
“This is one of the most important discoveries in recent years,” Khaled said. “The artifacts found will help us understand more about Thutmose II’s time and burial practices.” He added that this is the first discovery of funerary furniture linked to the pharaoh.
This find has excited archaeologists worldwide. Experts believe further excavations in the Theban region may uncover more treasures from ancient Egypt.