Piers Latherland
Dr. Piers Latherland is an archaeologist and the mission chief leading the joint Egyptian-British excavation team that discovered the ancient tomb of King Thutmose II near the Valley of the Kings in Luxor. His work has been pivotal in identifying the tomb, which is significant as it is the first royal burial found since the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922. Under his leadership, the team aims to uncover the tomb's original contents and further understand the historical context of Thutmose II's reign and his connection to other prominent figures in ancient Egyptian history, including his half-sister, Queen Hatshepsut.
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Piers Latherland said the tomb’s simple architectural design served as a prototype for later royal tombs of Dynasty 18.
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The ministry quoted mission chief Dr Piers Latherland as saying the team will continue its work in the area, hoping to find the tomb’s original contents.
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