Archaeologists Discover Royal Tomb of Pharaoh Thutmose II in Luxor

The find marks the first royal tomb discovery in Egypt since King Tutankhamun's in 1922, shedding light on the 18th Dynasty of the New Kingdom.

The tomb of Pharaoh Thutmose II, who ruled from 1492 to 1479 BCE, was uncovered near Luxor's Valley of the Kings by an Egyptian-British archaeological team.
This is the last missing royal tomb of the 18th Dynasty, making it a significant discovery for Egyptology.
Artifacts found include alabaster jar fragments and inscriptions bearing the names of Thutmose II and his wife, Queen Hatshepsut, confirming the tomb's ownership.
The tomb suffered from severe flooding shortly after the king's burial, damaging its interior and leaving it in poor condition.
The discovery comes as Egypt aims to boost tourism, with ongoing efforts to restore the tomb and uncover more secrets of the ancient civilization.