A research group of British and Egyptian archaeologists, after almost 100 years, discovered the tomb of the pharaoh Thutmos II, who ruled in the 15th century BC. The opening was the result of 12-year excavations.
According to BBC, the tomb was found near the city of Luxor on the western coast of the Nile, in the area, which, according to scientists, was used as a place for the burial of women from the royal family.
Inside the tomb, archaeologists discovered jewelry proving that the tomb belonged to the pharaoh.
In addition, scientists also found fragments of vessels with the names of Thutmos II and his wife Hatshepsut.
The head of the archaeological expedition in the Kings Valley, Dr. Pierce Laterland, said that the team first found a staircase leading to the tomb and then a funeral room.
Letterland emphasized that the blue ceiling with stars found in the tomb is a sign of royal burial.
According to the head of the expedition, due to flooding, the tomb was damaged, and the remains of the pharaoh were moved.
Meanwhile, Thutmos II ruled Egypt only 14 years in 1493-1479. BC
He is the ancestor of the pharaoh Tutankhamun, who died at the age of 19.
Tumbling of Tutankhamun himself was discovered in 1922 by the British archaeologist Howard Carter.