Ancient Egypt, one of the world’s oldest civilizations, is full of mysteries. From eerie Egyptian curses that make even the biggest skeptics feel uneasy to a bust that may or may not depict the famous ...

For the first time in over a century, a royal Egyptian tomb has been uncovered by archaeologists. The tomb was uncovered in 2022, but has only now been confirmed as the final resting place of King ...

Archaeologists in Egypt have found the tomb of King Thutmose II — the first discovery of an ancient royal tomb since King Tutankhamun's in 1922.

Tutankhamun's tomb, discovered by archaeologists in the Valley of the Kings on Nov. 4, 1922, was found loaded with treasures. Some of those artifacts, like his death mask, are widely known.

The nearly 3,500-year-old tomb belonged to King Thutmose II, who reigned from 1493 to 1479 BC Erin Clack is a Staff Editor for PEOPLE. She has been writing about fashion, parenting and pop culture ...

A relief of King Thutmose II. The finding is the largest since archeologists uncovered the tomb of Tutankhamun over a century ago. Universal Images Group via Getty Images The finding comes more ...

including Tutankhamun, also known as King Tut. Thutmose, an ancestor of Tutankhamun, lived nearly 3,500 years ago. His wife, Queen Hatshepsut, was one of the few women known to have ruled Egypt.