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This is the first royal tomb discovery since 1922
In a joint Egyptian-British mission, archaeologists have discovered the long-lost tomb of King Thutmose II.
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 Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced the discovery on Tuesday on Facebook.
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Ancient tomb of Pharaoh Thutmose II unearthed by archaeologists in Egypt
The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced that archaeologists have discovered the long-lost tomb of King Thutmose II, marking the first royal tomb discovery since 1922.