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Ancient Tomb of King Thutmose II Discovered Near Luxor

3/16/2025

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Egypt's antiquities authority has unearthed the tomb of King Thutmose II near Luxor, a groundbreaking discovery as it's the first royal tomb found since Tutankhamun's in 1922. Although the 3,500-year-old tomb shows signs of ancient disturbances and lacks treasures, this remarkable find is poised to boost Egypt's tourism ambitions, aiming for 18 million visitors by 2025.

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Egypt's antiquities authority has unearthed the tomb of King Thutmose II near Luxor, a groundbreaking discovery as it's the first royal tomb found since Tutankhamun's in 1922. Although the 3,500-year-old tomb shows signs of ancient disturbances and lacks treasures, this remarkable find is poised to boost Egypt's tourism ambitions, aiming for 18 million visitors by 2025.