The huge archaeology breakthrough is thought to be the tomb of Tutankhamun's ancestor, Thutmose II, who died 3,500 years ago and ruled in the 18th dynasty.

Archaeologists have announced the discovery of Egypt's first royal tomb since King Tutankhamun's burial chamber was unearthed more than a century ago. The ancient resting place of King Thutmose II - who ruled around 3,

The tomb is believed to belong to Thutmose II, the last undiscovered king of the 18th dynasty, a period spanning from 1549 to 1292 BC. Archaeologists located the tomb in the Western Valleys of the Theban Necropolis in Egypt.

Archaeologists in Egypt have found of the tomb of King Thutmose II - the first discovery of an ancient royal tomb since King Tutankhamun's in 1922.

This is the first time archaeologists found a royal tomb since the discovery of King Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922.