Valley of the Kings, KV 35, Amenhotep II Confirmed as Thutmose II's Original Flooded Tomb

February 28, 2025Epigraphy

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

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

Valley of the Kings, KV 35, Amenhotep II 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