The stunning discovery of a pharaohs burial spot last week was a bombshell in the archaeology world.
There was only one problem: the pharaohs body wasnt in the tomb.
Details of Thutmose IIs reign are scarce, due to a dearth of archaeological finds detailing his rule.
The tomb of Thutmose II.© Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities
The National Museum of Egyptian Civilizationpegshis time on top at under five years.
What is known is that he was the son of Thutmose I and one of his minor wives.
He assumed power by marrying his half-sister Hatshepsut, who was the daughter of his dads principal wife.
Families are complicated, amiright?
He was succeeded on the throne by his son, Thutmose III.
You dream about such things, hetold The Guardian.
But like winning the lottery, you never believe it will happen to you.
There is some controversy over what Litherland might find once he gets inside.
He said historical records indicate the pharaoh came to power as a young boy.
Given that his reign was likely short, he probably died well before reaching 30.
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