Archaeologist’s have discovered the ancient tomb of King Thutmose II near Luxor.
The discovery marks the first in more than 100 years according to Egypt’s ministry of tourism and antiquities. It follows the discovery of King Tutankhamen’s tomb in 1922, .
The tomb was located west of the Valley of the Kings by a joint Egyptian-British mission.
Archaeologists identified the name of King Thutmose II and his wife Queen Hatshepsut through alabaster vases inscribed with his name.
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Egypt’s minister of tourism and antiquities, Sherif Fathy, stated the excavation “is an extraordinary moment for Egyptology and the broader understanding of our shared human story”.
According to the statement, mortar pieces with blue inscriptions and pieces of King Thutmose II’s funerary furniture were also found.
The tomb was not properly preserved due to flooding in the area.
Dr Piers Latherland, head of the British side of the mission, emphasised that the mission’s work will continue to uncover more in the area.
“When you come across something that you’re not expecting to find, it’s emotionally extremely turbulent really,” he said speaking to the BBC.