In what has been declared as the most significant discovery since Tutankhamun in 1922, a joint British/Egyptian team has discovered the tomb of Thutmose II, the ‘missing pharaoh’ who ruled 1493 to 1479 BC.

The rock-hewn tomb was found near the Valley of the Kings in February 2025. Although largely empty, the tomb hadn’t been looted. Rather, archaeologists believe that it was packed up and moved after the original site was flooded. Luckily a few objects, like this alabaster duck vessel, were broken during the move, providing vital clues to the tomb’s royal provenance.

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