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Lost Tomb of King Thutmose II Discovered in Thebes

2/18/2025

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Egyptian officials have unveiled the long-lost tomb of King Thutmose II in Thebes, marking a monumental find as the first royal burial site discovered since King Tutankhamun in 1922. This remarkable discovery reveals artifacts that not only confirm Thutmose II's burial but also hint at the ceremonial rites performed by his powerful wife, Queen Hatshepsut.

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Egyptian officials have unveiled the long-lost tomb of King Thutmose II in Thebes, marking a monumental find as the first royal burial site discovered since King Tutankhamun in 1922. This remarkable discovery reveals artifacts that not only confirm Thutmose II's burial but also hint at the ceremonial rites performed by his powerful wife, Queen Hatshepsut.