Egyptian-British archaeologists have confirmed the unveiling of King Thutmose II's tomb near Luxor. This discovery, the first royal tomb find since King Tutankhamun in 1922, was confirmed by the presence of Alabaster vessels inscribed with the pharaoh's name and funeral artifacts, thus establishing the tomb's identity as 3,500 years old.
The significance of this finding lies in its resolution of a century-old mystery surrounding the burial place of the 18th dynasty king. Despite being affected by floods and relocated, the tomb's architectural blueprint has proven to be a pioneering model for subsequent royal tombs. Moreover, there is a possibility of an intact secondary burial chamber that could reveal the original contents.