Thutmose II
Thutmose II was an ancient Egyptian pharaoh of the 18th dynasty, ruling during the New Kingdom period. He is known for his military campaigns and for continuing the construction projects initiated by his father, Thutmose I. His reign is often overshadowed by that of his more famous wife and half-sister, Hatshepsut, who later assumed the throne. Recently, Thutmose II was in the news due to the discovery of his long-lost tomb near Luxor, shedding new light on his burial practices and royal artifacts.
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Austria:
Thutmose II was Hatshepsut's husband and half-brother, whose early death led to her becoming regent.
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Austria:
Hatshepsut's husband and half-brother, Thutmose II, died early, leading her to become regent.
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Ukraine:
The burial discovered in Egypt in 2025 was established to belong to Thutmose II.
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Hungary:
Thutmose II's tomb was discovered in 2025, following the earlier discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb.
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United States:
Archaeologists came across the long-lost tomb of King Thutmose II last month.
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Egypt:
Thutmose II is identified as the owner of the recently discovered tomb in Egypt.
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United States:
Pharaoh Thutmose II is believed to have had a royal tomb located beneath two waterfalls in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings.
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Ukraine:
Thutmose II is the pharaoh whose tomb was discovered, and about whom little is known.
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Egypt:
Thutmose II is highlighted as the grandfather of Tutankhamun and ruled between 1483 and 1479 BC.
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United Kingdom:
Thutmose II is best known for being the husband of Queen Hatshepsut, regarded as one of Egypt's greatest pharaohs.
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