Egyptologists are revisiting a long-standing hypothesis that King Tutankhamun's tomb was originally built for Queen Nefertiti, with his burial possibly inserted into a larger, pre-existing chamber. The theory suggests hidden passages or rooms within the tomb complex could still hold Nefertiti's remains or grave goods.
gizmodo.com
· 2026-09-18
Egyptian archaeologists excavating the Mariette Necropolis at Saqqara during the 2026 season uncovered a mastaba tomb built for an official named Younmin and his father Ity, dating to roughly 4,400 years ago under Pharaoh Djedkare Isesi. The structure has two chapels decorated with carved agricultural and offering scenes that retain traces of original paint, and Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced the find on September 7.
arkeonews.net
· 2026-09-12