An empty tomb, yet a groundbreaking find – archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered the tomb of Thutmose II, a ruler overshadowed by his powerful wife, Hatshepsut.

The tomb of Pharaoh Thutmose II is the first royal crypt discovered in recent years, and scientists have new powerful tools ...

Thutmose II’s tomb has been labelled the first ... This was likely due to concerns about securing the throne for his successor, Amenhotep II, by linking him to his male ancestors.

The find of the tomb of Thutmose II is the first discovery its kind since Tutankhamun was located more than 100 years ago.

Thutmose II’s tomb has been labelled the first ... This was likely due to concerns about securing the throne for his successor, Amenhotep II, by linking him to his male ancestors.

Amenhotep I, as well as Tutankhamun. The entrance to the tomb and its main passage were originally found in 2022, but only now has it been confirmed as that of King Thutmose II. It was found ...

Unlike the famous tomb of Tutankhamun, Thutmose II’s chamber contained no treasures ... produced legendary figures such as Hatshepsut, Amenhotep I, and Tutankhamun.

Specifically, the tomb contained alabaster vessels that featured ... the historical record by Thutmose III and his successor Amenhotep II, likely to undermine much of what the queen had achieved.