Archaeologists Discover Long-Lost Tomb of Pharaoh Thutmose II

The first royal tomb discovery in over a century reveals new insights into Egypt’s 18th dynasty and raises questions about the pharaoh’s final resting place.

The tomb of Thutmose II, a pharaoh of Egypt’s 18th dynasty, was found west of the Valley of the Kings, marking the first royal tomb discovery since King Tutankhamun’s in 1922.
The tomb, initially thought to belong to a royal wife, was identified as royal due to its blue ceiling with yellow stars and inscriptions referencing Thutmose II and Queen Hatshepsut.
Flooding six years after Thutmose II's burial likely led to the removal of grave goods and his mummy to a second location, which archaeologists are now working to uncover.
A mummy previously identified as Thutmose II, found in 1881, is now suspected to belong to another individual due to age discrepancies, adding to the mystery of his remains.
This discovery sheds light on the reign of Thutmose II, his connection to Queen Hatshepsut, and the sociopolitical dynamics of ancient Egypt during a transformative period.