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Egyptologist Nears Discovery of Nefertiti's Ancient Tomb
19 Jan
Summary
- Archaeologist Zahi Hawass claims to be close to finding Nefertiti's lost tomb.
- The potential burial site is located in the eastern Valley of the Kings.
- Previous claims of discovery in 2015 and 2022 were later disproven.
A prominent Egyptologist, Dr. Zahi Hawass, has announced he is nearing the discovery of Queen Nefertiti's lost tomb, potentially marking a monumental find for the 21st century. He has focused his excavation efforts on a small region within the eastern section of the Valley of the Kings, a site historically used for royal burials.
Nefertiti, the influential wife of Pharaoh Akhenaten and stepmother to Tutankhamen, lived during a period of significant religious and political upheaval in ancient Egypt between 1353 and 1336 BC. Despite her prominence, her final resting place has remained undiscovered for millennia.
Previous claims regarding the location of Nefertiti's tomb, including those made in 2015 and 2022, have not been substantiated. Dr. Hawass's current research, however, offers renewed hope that this ancient mystery may soon be resolved, potentially revealing details about Nefertiti's burial and her role as a possible pharaoh.
