In February 2025, excited archaeologists unveiled perhaps the most important ancient Egyptian discovery since the tomb of Tutankhamun was unearthed more than a century ago. They had uncovered the tomb of Thutmose II – the last undiscovered tomb of Egypt's 18th dynasty, which also included Tutankhamun. Cut into the rock, the tomb's blue-painted ceiling with yellow stars was an instant tell that it belonged to a king.

Thutmose II reigned roughly from 1493 to 1479 BC, and his mummified remains (possibly misidentified) have long lain in an Egyptian museum. But his tomb had never been located. "You dream of such things", said archaeologist Piers Litherland, who announced the find, "but like winning the lottery, you never believe it will happen to you."

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