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3 ancient tombs dating back thousands of years unearthed in Egypt
LUXOR, Egypt – Archaeologists have unearthed three ancient tombs in Egypt dating back over 3,500 years to the New Kingdom. The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced the significant discovery on Monday, hailing it as a "major scientific and archaeological achievement." See It: Egypt Uncovers Ancient Pharaoh's Tomb For First Time In Over 100 Years The ministry notes that two of the newly found tombs date to Egypt's Eighteenth Dynasty (beginning 1550 B.C.), while the third dates to the Eighth Dynasty (beginning 2181 B.C.). The tombs belonged to "senior statesmen" of their respective eras. Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy underscored the discovery as a testament to Egypt's profound archaeological heritage. "This discovery, made entirely by Egyptian hands, reflects the great capabilities of Egyptian archaeological cadres in achieving unique discoveries with international resonance," Fathy said. Bronze Sword Inscribed With Legendary Egyptian Pharaoh's Name Unearthed In 3,200-Year-old Military Outpost The archaeological mission plans to continue its work, cleaning and studying the remaining inscriptions to further identify the tomb owners and prepare the findings for scientific publication. Officials anticipate this find will significantly boost the country's cultural tourism and solidify its archaeological article source: 3 ancient tombs dating back thousands of years unearthed in Egypt
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28-02-2025
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Archaeologists Make Historic Find in Egypt Unlike Any Since King Tut
The discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922 remains one of Egyptology's most significant archaeological finds. Now, more than a century later, researchers have made only the second discovery of such magnitude in the region. On Feb. 18, Egyptian officials announced the discovery of the tomb of King Thutmose II, making it the last of the lost tombs of the kings of Egypt's Eighteenth Dynasty that reigned between 1550 and 1292 B.C.E. and the first royal Egyptian tomb to be discovered since that of King Tut more than a century final resting place was found in the area of the ancient city of Thebes located west of Luxor and the iconic Valley of the Kings. The tomb's entrance and main passage were discovered in 2022, but up until now, researchers haven't been able to find evidence explicitly linking the tomb to King Thutmose II. Dr. Mohamed Ismail Khaled, Secretary-General of Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities, said archaeologists previously believed it could've belonged to one of the wives of the kings given its proximity to the tombs of Queen Hatshepsut and the wives of King Thutmose III, per CBS News. The team confirmed the structure belonged to Thutmose II after finding parts of alabaster vessels in the ruins inscribed with King Thutmose II's name and description as the "deceased king" as well as the name of Queen Hatshepsut. Hatshepsut was Thutmose II's wife and half-sister who ascended to the pharaoh's throne in tandem with Thutmose II and then her son Thutmose mummy of King Thutmose II, however, was found a long time ago. It was first discovered in the 19th century at the nearby Deir el-Bahari archaeological site, where the body was likely moved after the tomb was looted by raiders, according to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. His mummy, along with those of other ancient Egyptian royals, are now on display at the museum in Cairo.
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19-02-2025
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Egypt discovers first royal tomb in over 100 years
Egyptian officials announced on Tuesday that an ancient tomb has been discovered, marking the first Egyptian royal tomb uncovered in over 100 years, the country's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said in a press release. Minister of Tourism and Antiques H.E. Sherif Fathi 'hailed the excavation efforts in the area, emphasizing the significance of this discovery in revealing further secrets and treasures of Egypt's ancient civilization,' the press release said. Officials said an Egyptian-British archaeological mission found the tomb in the Mount of Thebes area, on the west bank of the Nile river near the city of Luxor, and determined it belonged to King Thutmose II. The tomb was the last of the lost royal tombs from ancient Egypt's famed Eighteenth Dynasty, dating back to approximately the 15th century B.C. This is the first royal Egyptian tomb to be found since King Tutankhamun's tomb was discovered in 1922, the tourism ministry said in a statement. Mohamed Ismail Khaled, the secretary general of Egypt's Supreme Court of Antiquities, said in a statement that the discovery was 'one of the most significant archeological breakthroughs in recent years.' The team discovered the entrance and main passage to the tomb back in October 2022, the tourism ministry said. Originally, the tomb was thought to belong to one of the royal wives of the so-called Thutmosid kings, a succession of pharaohs named Thutmose who ruled Egypt some three-and-a-half millennia ago. Archeological evidence ultimately proved that the tomb was the resting place for Thutmose II, who died around 1479 B.C., said Mohamed Ismail Khaled, secretary-general of Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities. MORE: More than a dozen missing after tourist boat sinks off Egyptian coast, officials say Thutmose II had a relatively short reign, with researchers estimating he ruled for fewer than five years. He married his half-sister, Hatsheput, who was rumored to have been the real power behind her husband. Studies suggest Thutmose II died around the age of 30, after which Hatsheput had herself crowned pharaoh several years into the rule of her husband's heir, Thutmose III. Piers Litherland, the head of the British side of the excavation mission, said in a statement that the tomb's simple architectural design served as a 'prototype' for the later tombs of the Eighteenth Dynasty of Egyptian rulers. The tomb was found in 'poor condition' due to flooding shortly after the king's death, according to Mohamed Abdel-Badii, the head of the Egyptian Antiquities Sector at the Supreme Council of Antiquities. Abdel-Badii said water had inundated the tomb, 'damaging its interior and necessitating extensive restoration work by the archaeological team to recover fallen plaster fragments.' 'Preliminary studies suggest that the tomb's original contents were relocated to another site during ancient times after the flooding,' Abdel-Badii said in a statement. Accompanying the tomb were fragments of 'alabaster jars' inscribed with the name of the king and his chief royal consort, funerary furniture belonging to the king, remnants of plaster, yellow star motifs, and portions of the Book of Amduat, a 'key religious text associated with royal tombs of ancient Egypt,' the tourism ministry said. Thutmose II's mummy was discovered in 1881 in Al-Deir El-Bahari Cache. It is believed to have been moved there by grave robbers seeking treasure. Literland said the team will 'continue its work to uncover more secrets of the area and locate the final resting place of the tomb's original contents.' -ABC News' Ayat Al-Tawy contributed to this report. Egypt discovers first royal tomb in over 100 years originally appeared on
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19-02-2025
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Egypt discovers first royal tomb in over 100 years
Egyptian officials announced on Tuesday that an ancient tomb has been discovered, marking the first Egyptian royal tomb uncovered in over 100 years, the country's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said in a press release. Minister of Tourism and Antiques H.E. Sherif Fathi 'hailed the excavation efforts in the area, emphasizing the significance of this discovery in revealing further secrets and treasures of Egypt's ancient civilization,' the press release said. Officials said an Egyptian-British archaeological mission found the tomb in the Mount of Thebes area, on the west bank of the Nile river near the city of Luxor, and determined it belonged to King Thutmose II. The tomb was the last of the lost royal tombs from ancient Egypt's famed Eighteenth Dynasty, dating back to approximately the 15th century B.C. This is the first royal Egyptian tomb to be found since King Tutankhamun's tomb was discovered in 1922, the tourism ministry said in a statement. Mohamed Ismail Khaled, the secretary general of Egypt's Supreme Court of Antiquities, said in a statement that the discovery was 'one of the most significant archeological breakthroughs in recent years.' The team discovered the entrance and main passage to the tomb back in October 2022, the tourism ministry said. Originally, the tomb was thought to belong to one of the royal wives of the so-called Thutmosid kings, a succession of pharaohs named Thutmose who ruled Egypt some three-and-a-half millennia ago. Archeological evidence ultimately proved that the tomb was the resting place for Thutmose II, who died around 1479 B.C., said Mohamed Ismail Khaled, secretary-general of Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities. MORE: More than a dozen missing after tourist boat sinks off Egyptian coast, officials say Thutmose II had a relatively short reign, with researchers estimating he ruled for fewer than five years. He married his half-sister, Hatsheput, who was rumored to have been the real power behind her husband. Studies suggest Thutmose II died around the age of 30, after which Hatsheput had herself crowned pharaoh several years into the rule of her husband's heir, Thutmose III. Piers Litherland, the head of the British side of the excavation mission, said in a statement that the tomb's simple architectural design served as a 'prototype' for the later tombs of the Eighteenth Dynasty of Egyptian rulers. The tomb was found in 'poor condition' due to flooding shortly after the king's death, according to Mohamed Abdel-Badii, the head of the Egyptian Antiquities Sector at the Supreme Council of Antiquities. Abdel-Badii said water had inundated the tomb, 'damaging its interior and necessitating extensive restoration work by the archaeological team to recover fallen plaster fragments.' 'Preliminary studies suggest that the tomb's original contents were relocated to another site during ancient times after the flooding,' Abdel-Badii said in a statement. Accompanying the tomb were fragments of 'alabaster jars' inscribed with the name of the king and his chief royal consort, funerary furniture belonging to the king, remnants of plaster, yellow star motifs, and portions of the Book of Amduat, a 'key religious text associated with royal tombs of ancient Egypt,' the tourism ministry said. Thutmose II's mummy was discovered in 1881 in Al-Deir El-Bahari Cache. It is believed to have been moved there by grave robbers seeking treasure. Literland said the team will 'continue its work to uncover more secrets of the area and locate the final resting place of the tomb's original contents.' -ABC News' Ayat Al-Tawy contributed to this report. Egypt discovers first royal tomb in over 100 years originally appeared on
Egypt Independent
19-02-2025
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Photos: Archaeologists uncover tomb of King Thutmose II
The joint Egyptian-British archaeological mission between the Supreme Council of Antiquities and the New Kingdom Research Foundation discovered the tomb of King Thutmose II, the last lost tomb for royalty of the Eighteenth Dynasty of ancient Egypt. The discovery about about during excavations and studies of tomb #C4, whose entrance and main passage were found in 2022 in the Wadi C area of Mount Thebes, west of Luxor – located roughly 2.4 kilometers west of the Valley of the Kings. Evidence found in the tomb has confirmed that it belongs to King Thutmose II, a statement from the Tourism and Antiquities Ministry said on Tuesday. Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy said that this tomb is the first royal tomb to be found since the discovery of the tomb of King Tutankhamun in 1922. The Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, Mohamed Ismail Khaled, explained that when the mission found the entrance to the tomb and its main passage in October 2022, the work team believed that it might be the tomb of the wife of one of the kings, given its proximity to the tomb of the wives of King Thutmose III. However, with the completion of excavation work during this season, the mission discovered new archaeological evidence that identified the owner of the tomb as none other than King Thutmose II. Khaled explained that several alabaster vessels found in the tomb had inscriptions bearing the name of King Thutmose II as the 'deceased king', in addition to the name of his main royal wife, Hatshepsut, confirming that this was his tomb. He called the discovery one of the most important archaeological finds in recent years. The artifacts discovered in this tomb are important additions to the history of the archaeological area and the reign of King Thutmose II, as the funerary furniture of this king was found for the first time ever. The head of the Egyptian Antiquities Sector at the Supreme Council of Antiquities and head of the mission from the Egyptian side, Mohamed Abdel-Badie, noted that the tomb was poorly preserved as it was flooded not long after the king's death. Initial studies indicate that the main contents of the tomb were moved to another location following the floods. Abdel-Badie added that mortar found in the tomb features remnants of blue inscriptions,, as well as decorations and paragraphs from the book 'Im-Duat', one of the most important religious texts specific to the tombs of the ancient Egyptian Pharaohs.
