On February 19, 2025, a joint Egyptian-British mission announced the discovery of King Thutmose II's tomb in Luxor, marking a major archaeological event as the first royal tomb uncovered in over a hundred years. Unlike the treasures found in Tutankhamun's tomb, this find lacked a mummy and gold artifacts, indicating poor preservation due to flooding post-king's death. The excavators determined that the tomb was once thought to belong to a royal wife, revealing the tomb’s historical significance linked to both Tutankhamun and Pharaoh Hatshepsut, Thutmose's half-sister, and offering valuable insights into ancient funerary practices.
"The tomb of King Thutmose II was considered the last missing tomb of the 18th Dynasty kings, marking an important discovery for Egypt's archaeological history."
"Mohamed Abdel Badi noted the tomb was poorly preserved due to flooding shortly after Thutmose II's death, requiring extensive restoration work from the excavation team."
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