Archaeologists Discover Tomb of Pharaoh Thutmose II, Seek Possible Second Burial Site

The find marks the first royal tomb discovery in over a century, with experts speculating the existence of a relocated second tomb beneath a man-made mountain.

The tomb of Thutmose II, a lesser-known 18th Dynasty pharaoh, was recently uncovered in Egypt's Western Valley near the Theban Necropolis.
Archaeologists believe the original tomb was emptied and its contents relocated to a second burial site after flooding six years post-burial.
The team, led by British archaeologist Piers Litherland, is working to access the suspected second tomb, concealed under 23 meters of debris and limestone.
Thutmose II's reign, lasting roughly a decade in the 15th century BCE, is overshadowed by his wife and half-sister, Queen Hatshepsut, one of Egypt's most celebrated rulers.
The discovery sheds light on a pivotal era in ancient Egyptian history, offering new insights into royal burial practices and Thutmose II's legacy.