Tomb of Pharaoh Thutmose II Unearthed After 3,500 Years

Archaeologists in Egypt discover the burial site of the elusive 18th Dynasty ruler, offering new insights into ancient Egyptian history.

The tomb of Pharaoh Thutmose II, a ruler from Egypt's 18th Dynasty, was discovered in the Western Valley, an area traditionally associated with royal women.
The tomb, named Tomb C4, was found after over a decade of excavation and features evidence of flooding and relocation of its contents during ancient times.
Hieroglyphic inscriptions on alabaster vessels confirmed the tomb's ownership, linking it to Thutmose II and his wife and half-sister, Queen Hatshepsut.
The tomb was devoid of treasures, suggesting either ancient flooding or the relocation of its contents by the pharaoh's family during the 18th Dynasty.
This discovery sheds light on Thutmose II's reign, often overshadowed by his successor Hatshepsut, and raises questions about burial practices and his historical legacy.