Over 100 years ago, archeologists made a record number of discoveries on their digs. Since then, countless scientists have done their best to uncover something that will give us insight into ancient Egyptian culture. While discoveries have been made over the years, few have been quite as incredible as this one: the tomb of a pharaoh!
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More specifically, they found the tomb of Pharaoh Thutmose II. The last time they found a tomb of similar importance was Pharaoh Tutankhamun’s in 1922. But there was something about this royal burial ground that made it stand out in an unexpected way. And it all has to do with the location of the tomb itself.
@10newsfirst Archaeologists have made an exciting discovery in Egypt – unearthing the first pharaoh’s tomb since Tutankhamun more than a century ago. The tomb of King Thutmose II was found in the valley of the Theban Necropolis, and is more than 3,500 years old. Follow the link in bio for more. #10newsfirst #egypt #ancientegypt ♬ original sound – 10 News First Australia
For starters, the tomb itself was discovered in 2022. At the time, they did not know it belonged to Thutmose II. Based on previous finds, archeologists would have expected to find this pharaoh’s resting place closer to an area called Valley of the Kings. Instead, his tomb was located in the Western Valleys of the Theban Necropolis. This area was previously believed to have only held royal family women.
Newly Discovered Egyptian Tomb Belonging to a Pharaoh Marks the First Major Find in Over 100 Years
While this tomb is now believed to have once held Thutmose II, his body was not at this location. Instead, it is on display at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Cairo. That’s because, while his tomb was only just now discovered, his body was found in a different location in 1881.
So, how do they know this is his tomb? By inspecting the rubble from the ceiling, it became clear that the blue color, along with the yellow star patterns, belonged to a royal. Plus, there were alabaster jars inscribed with the names of both Thutmose II and his wife, Queen Hatshepsut.
It’s believed that this tomb was emptied due to a flood by a waterfall. This would have happened just a few years after the pharaoh’s original burial. It’s no wonder Egypt’s Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Sheriff Fathy, says this is “an extraordinary moment for Egyptology and a profound step in our understanding of humanity’s shared past.”
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