Ancient tomb of Pharaoh Thutmose II unearthed by archaeologists in Egypt

The ancient tomb was found during research work two miles west of the Valley of the Kings near the West Bank of the Nile River.

The group said it is the first royal tomb discovery since the unveiling of King Tutankhamen's Tomb in 1922.

"This assumption was based on its proximity to the tombs of King Thutmose III's wives and Queen Hatshepsut's tomb, which she had originally prepared as a royal consort before ascending the throne as pharaoh," said the post.

Along with the tomb were other artifacts confirming the tomb's ownership.

The post said archaeologists found "fragments of alabaster jars inscribed with the name of Pharaoh Thutmose II, identified as the 'deceased king,' alongside inscriptions bearing the name of his chief royal consort, Queen Hatshepsut."

Thutmose II was believed to have lived circa 1492-1479 BC, according to University College London.

The tomb was found in a poor state of preservation due to flooding following the king's death.

"Water inundated the tomb, damaging its interior and necessitating extensive restoration work by the archaeological team to recover fallen plaster fragments," read the post.

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