Tomb C4 Confirmed as Thutmose II's Original Flooded Tomb

Tomb C4 Confirmed as Thutmose II's Original Flooded Tomb. Tomb C4 was discovered and conclusively identified as belonging to Pharaoh Thutmose II The tomb flooded shortly after the king's initial burial, requiring reinterment The linen wrap of Thutmose II's mummy contains a unique 'repetition of interment' docket - the only pharaoh with this record

Thutmose II's tomb (C4) discovered in Wadi C in 2022. Piers Litherland and Mohamed Abdel-Badie's team confirmed this was Thutmose II's tomb 🏛️ The tomb is conclusively attributed to Pharaoh Thutmose II based on archaeological evidence. The tomb is in poor condition due largely to exposure to floods shortly after Thutmose II's death.

Key Facts

• Tomb C4 was discovered and conclusively identified as belonging to Pharaoh Thutmose II
• The tomb flooded shortly after the king's initial burial, requiring reinterment
• The linen wrap of Thutmose II's mummy contains a unique 'repetition of interment' docket - the only pharaoh with this record
• This docket proves the mummy is authentically Thutmose II because only someone who actually experienced flooding would have this specific record
• Piers Litherland's discovery proves the mummy labeled as Thutmose II is the actual pharaoh
• Thutmose II likely reigned only 3-4 years and died shortly after fathering Thutmose III
• The original tomb was entirely spoiled by flooding, leaving nothing of value to preserve

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Source: What the Lost Tomb of Thutmose II Really Proves by History for GRANITE