Ancient Tomb Discovery Sheds Light on Egypt's Military Heritage

Researchers led by Filippo Biondi from the University of Strathclyde and Corrado Malanga from the University of Pisa claim to have discovered a "vast underground city" beneath Egypt's Giza pyramids. Using Synthetic Aperture Radar technology, they identified eight vertical cylindrical artifacts extending over 2,100 feet underground, along with other unidentified structures located 4,000 feet below the surface, as reported by GB News. The study, part of the Khafre Project, suggests the presence of multiple room-like structures inside the pyramids and possible connections to underground corridors. It also posits that the so-called Halls of Amenti may contain a legendary Hall of Records beneath the Great Sphinx. However, these claims have been met with skepticism. Zahi Hawass, Egypt's former minister of antiquities, dismissed the findings as "fake news," stating that the research techniques were unproven and lacked evidence of large subterranean architectures after decades of investigation. Radar specialist Professor Lawrence Conyers echoed this sentiment, suggesting that while the site could harbor smaller constructions, the announced findings are likely exaggerated. Further examination by independent scholars is necessary.

Archaeologists have unveiled the tomb of Thutmose II in Egypt's Valley of the Kings, marking the first discovery of an Egyptian pharaoh's tomb in over a century. British archaeologist Dr. Piers Litherland led the discovery, which he deemed highly significant, likening it to findings associated with Tutankhamun in 1922, according to the BBC World Service. The excavation team initially believed the tomb belonged to a royal wife but later identified it as belonging to Thutmose II, who ruled from 1493 to 1479 BC. While exploring, Litherland recognized the burial chamber's ceiling adorned with blue and yellow stars, which led to the remarkable find. Following flood debris clearance, the team discovered that the tomb had been emptied deliberately, indicating the king’s remains were relocated shortly after burial. The Royal mummy was likely moved to another undisclosed location, raising the prospect of a second intact tomb, as stated by Mohsen Kamel, the assistant field director. This discovery provides new insights into early 18th Dynasty kings and the mystery surrounding their burial places.

A joint British-Egyptian mission has unearthed the tomb of Pharaoh Thutmose II, marking the first significant royal tomb discovery in Egypt since Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922. Located approximately 1.5 miles west of the Valley of the Kings in Luxor's western mountain region, this find is considered a "remarkable discovery" by Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. Objects recovered from the tomb include alabaster jar fragments inscribed with Thutmose II's name, alongside inscriptions related to his wife, Queen Hatshepsut, a notable female monarch. For the first time, funeral furniture belonging to Thutmose II was identified, as no such artifacts associated with him exist in any museum worldwide. Piers Litherland, the mission's leader, stated this discovery answers a longstanding question about the whereabouts of the early 18th dynasty kings' tombs. Thutmose II, who ruled from approximately 1493 to 1479 BCE, is believed to have died around 3,500 years ago. Initial investigations suggest that flooding after his death may have caused the relocation of his burial contents to another tomb.