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Fox News
20-02-2025
- General
- Fox News
Ancient tomb of Pharaoh Thutmose II unearthed by archaeologists in Egypt
In a joint Egyptian-British mission, archaeologists have discovered the long-lost tomb of King Thutmose II. The ancient tomb was found during research work two miles west of the Valley of the Kings near the West Bank of the Nile River. The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced the discovery on Tuesday on Facebook. The group said it is the first royal tomb discovery since the unveiling of King Tutankhamen's Tomb in 1922. The entrance and main corridor of the tomb was discovered in Oct. 2022 and was first believed to belong to the royal wives of the Thutmosid kings, according to the post. "This assumption was based on its proximity to the tombs of King Thutmose III's wives and Queen Hatshepsut's tomb, which she had originally prepared as a royal consort before ascending the throne as pharaoh," said the post. Along with the tomb were other artifacts confirming the tomb's ownership. The post said archaeologists found "fragments of alabaster jars inscribed with the name of Pharaoh Thutmose II, identified as the 'deceased king,' alongside inscriptions bearing the name of his chief royal consort, Queen Hatshepsut." The tomb was found in a poor state of preservation due to flooding following the king's death. "Water inundated the tomb, damaging its interior and necessitating extensive restoration work by the archaeological team to recover fallen plaster fragments," read the post. Mohamed Ismail Khaled, secretary general of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, shared that the discovery is one of the most significant archaeological breakthroughs in recent years. "The artifacts found within the tomb provide critical insights into the history of the region and the reign of Thutmose II," said Khaled in the post. "Notably, this discovery includes funerary furniture belonging to the king, marking the first-ever find of such items, as no funerary furniture of Thutmose II exists in museums worldwide," he added. Fox News Digital reached out to the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities for further comment.
Euronews
20-02-2025
- General
- Euronews
British-Egyptian archaeologists reveal pharaoh's tomb after nearly a century in 'significant find'
More than a century after the world was captivated by Howard Carter's discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb, archaeologists have uncovered another remarkable find - the final resting place of King Thutmose II, one of ancient Egypt's elusive 18th Dynasty rulers. Discovered by a joint British-Egyptian team led by Dr Piers Litherland, the tomb was hidden away in the Western Valleys of the Theban Necropolis, near Luxor. Until now, the whereabouts of Thutmose II's original burial site had remained a mystery. While his mummified remains were uncovered two hundred years ago in the Deir el-Bahri Cache above the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, the location of his tomb had been lost to history. 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.' First discovered in 2022, the tomb was originally thought to belong to one of the royal wives of the so-called Thutmosid kings, a succession of pharaohs named Thutmose who once ruled Ancient Egypt. However, archaeological evidence eventually proved that the tomb was the resting place for Thutmose II, who died around 1479 B.C. after a relatively short reign, explained Khaled. Studies suggest that Thutmose II died around the age of 30, after which his wife (and half-sister) Hatshepsut assumed the throne, where she ruled for about 21 years, from around 1479 B.C. to 1458 B.C. What was discovered inside the tomb? Inside, the archaeological team were met with the unmistakable signs of a royal tomb: inscriptions from the "Amduat", an ancient funerary text reserved for pharaohs, fragments of alabaster jars bearing the names of Thutmose II and Hatshepsut, and a blue-painted ceiling complete with yellow stars. However, the tomb itself was completely empty and in very poor condition. Unlike many ancient tombs that were plundered by grave robbers, this one had been deliberately cleared. Researchers believe this was done after the tomb was hit by severe flooding, as it had been built beneath a waterfall. 'Preliminary studies suggest that the tomb's original contents were relocated to another site during ancient times after the flooding,' Mohamed Abdel-Badii, the head of the Egyptian Antiquities Sector at the Supreme Council of Antiquities, said in a statement. Dr Piers Litherland 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.'
Egypt Today
19-02-2025
- General
- Egypt Today
Discovery of King Thutmose II's Tomb: Last Missing 18th Dynasty Royal Burial Uncovered
The joint Egyptian-English archaeological mission, affiliated with the Supreme Council of Antiquities and the New Kingdom Research Foundation, has announced the discovery of the tomb of King Thutmose II. This is the last missing tomb of the 18th Dynasty kings in Egypt and the first royal tomb to be found since the discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922. The discovery occurred during excavations and archaeological studies of Tomb C4, whose entrance and main passage were found in 2022 in Valley C, within the Theban mountain west of Luxor. The site is located approximately 2.4 kilometers west of the Valley of the Kings, and evidence suggests that it belongs to King Thutmose II. Dr. Mohamed Ismail Khaled, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, explained that the team initially believed the tomb belonged to the wife of one of the Thutmosid kings when they discovered its entrance and main corridor in October 2022. This assumption was based on the tomb's proximity to the burial sites of the wives of King Thutmose III and Queen Hatshepsut's tomb, which had been prepared for her as a royal wife before she took the throne as a ruling queen and was buried in the Valley of the Kings. However, during this excavation season, the mission uncovered new archaeological evidence confirming that the tomb's owner was King Thutmose II. They also found that Hatshepsut oversaw his burial as both his wife and half-sister. Dr. Khaled stated that fragments of alabaster vessels found in the tomb bore inscriptions with the name of King Thutmose II, referring to him as 'the deceased king,' alongside the name of his principal wife, Queen Hatshepsut, confirming the tomb's ownership. Mohamed Abdel-Badia, head of the Egyptian Antiquities Sector at the Supreme Council of Antiquities and leader of the mission from the Egyptian side, reported that the tomb was found in poor condition due to flash floods that occurred shortly after the king's death, submerging the site. This damage led the archaeological team to remove and restore fallen plaster fragments. Preliminary studies suggest that the tomb's primary contents were relocated elsewhere in ancient times after the flooding. Abdel-Badia added that the discovered plaster fragments feature traces of blue inscriptions, yellow stars on the ceiling, decorative elements, and passages from the Amduat—one of the most significant religious texts associated with royal tombs in ancient Egypt. Dr. Piers Litherland, head of the mission from the English side, highlighted that the tomb's architecture is relatively simple, serving as a prototype for the tombs of all Egyptian kings who ruled after Thutmose II during the 18th Dynasty. The tomb includes a corridor covered with a layer of white plaster, leading to the burial chamber through the main passage. The floor of this passage is about 1.4 meters higher than the burial chamber's floor, suggesting it was used to transfer the tomb's primary contents, including Thutmose II's body after the site was flooded. Dr. Litherland added that the mission will continue its two-year-long archaeological survey in the area to uncover more secrets about this region and determine where the remaining contents of Thutmose II's tomb were relocated.
Yahoo
19-02-2025
- Yahoo
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
Yahoo
19-02-2025
- Yahoo
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
