Tutankhamun, born Tutankhaten, was a New Kingdom pharaoh of the 18th dynasty and the son of the pharaoh Amenhotep IV. 45, notes 3134. An American archaeologist believes he may have found the long-lost tomb of Egypts Queen Nefertiti. But now expert Dr Nicholas Reeves claims he has found the tomb of the lost Queen in the very same place. Queen Nefertiti was the wife of pharaoh Amenhotep IV and lived in the 14th Century BC. These royals include Nefertiti, Akhenaton, Amenhotep, Hatshepsut, and Tutankhamen. But Dr.. (AFP / Khaled DESOUKI) Hidden hieroglyphics found in the tomb of Egyptian king Tutankhamun have given further strength to a theory that Queen Nefertiti is buried in a concealed, adjacent. As much as I would like to find Nefertiti, be it an intact tomb or from another notable/ unknown, in this climate we currently find ourselves after all the decimations of key archaeological sites & theft of priceless relics to promote so called propaganda I hope she goes into hiding for a very long time. Required fields are marked *, COPYRIGHT 2023 BIBLICAL ARCHAEOLOGY SOCIETY 5614 Connecticut Ave NW #343, Washington DC 20015-2604. Only because of this simple fact of being situated in Turkey can this discovery seem historical and remarkable. "Egyptology is a greasy pole and everybody is trying to climb to the top. Reeves claims the relatively small size of Tuts tomb may be a result of it not originally being his tomb at all, but an extension of the queens earlier burial site. David and David, Ancient Egypt, p. 92. Within this shocking episode full of historical and changing revelations. Problem solved. Photo: Henry Curtis Pelgrift. Through recent DNA tests, this mummy has been identified as the mother of the pharaoh Tutankhamun, and a daughter of pharaoh Amenhotep III and Queen Tiye, suggesting Nefertiti may not be the mother of Tutankhamun. Meeting in the tomb of the early 13th century B.C. and may have ruled the New Kingdom . The experts do not seem to consider any of the arguments conclusive and no mummy has been definitively identified as that of our illustrious queen. An intriguing new hypothesis as to one of Egypts greatest mysteries is the talk of archaeologists and historians in Egypt and around the world. Nefertiti, whose full name was Neferneferuaten Nefertiti, lived between roughly 1370 and 1330 BC. An American archaeologist believes he may have found the long-lost tomb of Egypt's Queen Nefertiti. 2 minutes. 170174). His tomb was discovered in the Valley of the Kings in November 1922 by archaeologist and Egyptologist Howard Carter. Nefertiti was the chief queen of Akhenaten and the mother of six of his daughters, who are shown in several domestic scenes with the king and queen. Nicholas Reeves, a British archaeologist at the University of Arizona believes he has found her resting place hidden in plain sight in the tomb of Tutankhamun. 8. Update, May 2018: The verdict is in. "My theory is not straightforward. Even though she was one of the most famous women in Egypt, her tomb was never found. Finding a whole new treasure trove of artifacts would be much more valuable, it would seem! A team of Egyptian and British archaeologists have concluded their three-day search in the Valley of the Kings in Luxor, which started on Sunday, for the burial chamber of Queen Nefertiti. The Jewish path back to Israeli democracy, Ive been part of the Israeli story for too long to despair sooner or later, this coalition of destruction will unravel, The end of Jacobs story shows how bad it can be to live with uncertainty, but if terrible things were in your future, would you really want to know? The first tomb I entered in the valley of the Kings was Tutankhamuns, and like every one, I found it is not a tomb fitting for a boy King who was obviously beloved. There is still much we don't know about her and her sudden disappearance after being elevated to near-equal status by King Akhenaten. Photo: Hajors image is licenced under CC BY-SA 3.0. Man From Wyoming Travelled 163,000 Light Years From Earth With Alien Named Who Built the Egyptian Pyramids & How Did They Do It? Your email address will not be published. It has been an ongoing debate since 2015 when Egyptologist Nicholas Reeves proposed that the famous Egyptian queen's burial chamber lay behind that of her stepson. In this era, Egypt was at its most prosperous and powerful. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Joyce Tyldesley of the University of Manchester told the BBC that Reeves assumptions may be a step too far, but admitted that it would be absolutely brilliant if true. Photo: Harry Burton. An electrician did this, drilling a hole in my ceiling less than a quarter-inch wide , inserted a scope through it and diagnosed my problem. But last year, the Egyptian. Photo: Pete Souza/White House. The discovery of hidden hieroglyphics within Tutankhamun's tomb lends weight to a theory that the fabled Egyptian queen Nefertiti lies in a hidden chamber adjacent to her stepson's burial. Yariv Becher, VP of Innovation Diplomacy at Startup-Nation Central, explains how innovation and business collaboration are the key to greater prosperity in the Middle East. The Tomb of Nefertiti Nefertiti died a queen and would have been buried as one. If that mummy is Nefertiti, then Nefertiti is Tutankhamuns mother. Nefertiti was one of the most famous women of ancient Egypt alongside Cleopatra, Hatshepsut and Nefertari. Boundary stele showing Nefertiti. Leading Egyptologist Zahi Hawass claims to have found the location of Queen Nefertiti's mummy. The city was founded. Through recent DNA tests, this mummy has been identified as the mother of the pharaoh. Credit: Oliver Lang/DDP/AFP/Getty. He believes one of these could connect to Nefertiti's tomb. The Akhenaten relics excavated in Turkey were found inside a tomb concealed in a mountainside. Henry Curtis Pelgrift received his M.A. Date of death: 1255 BC. Subscribe to our mailing list and get interesting stuff and updates to your email inbox. Only the ears a [nd] part of the r [ight] side of the wig damaged.". Egypt expert reveals 'key evidence' Nefertiti hiding INSIDE King Tut's tomb EGYPT archaeologist Chris Naunton has revealed to Express.co.uk that there is a possibility that the famous pharaoh. The tomb dates back from what is arguably the golden age of ancient Egypt - when the empire saw its greatest reach and was ruled by such famous leaders as Tutankhamun and Nefertiti. Factum Arte posted the images online publicly. AN ARCHEOLOGIST believes he has located the lost Egyptian tomb of Queen Nefertiti - and he has proof that she is buried there. A diagram of King Tutankhamuns tomb with possible new chambers shown. El-Damaty said that at least a week or more of tests will be needed to verify the preliminary results with additional thermal imaging. Jo Marchant. Dr. Boulter's involvement in this discovery lends credibility to the find, along with the rigorous scientific testing that has revealed a mind-boggling date for these objects, as being 12,000 years old! In any case, we will soon know whether there are hidden rooms behind Tutankhamuns tomb, because the Antiquities Minister has said that the radar equipment will arrive at the site in the near future. Once registered, youll receive our Daily Edition email for free. Some scholars believe that the mother of Tutankhamun was not Nefertiti but one of Akhenatens sisters. In this earth-shattering episode full of historic changing revelations, Daniel Liszt and Pyramid expert Dr. Carmen Boulter talk about the shocking discovery of a secret site unearthed in Turkey of an Ancient Egyptian chamber that bears a strong resemblance to King Tut's tomb and that contains a wealth of Egyptian treasure and lifelike statues of . The excavation campaign was led by the Egyptologist and architectural historian Ludwig Borchardt (1863-1938). 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She is regarded as one of the most mysterious figures, due to information about her life, views, and looks. It all comes down to the difference between the excitement of finding treasure and the historical importance. Nefertiti was the queen during Egypts 18th dynasty (1300 BC). Mystery design Announcing the results of November's scans on Thursday, Antiquities Minister Mamdouh el-Damaty said they had. Photo: Shutterstock. North American Jews have maintained a balancing act between their commitment to Israel and their commitment to liberal values. Reeves goes on to propose that later, when Tutankhamun died at an early age, he was buried in a part of the corridor just to the south of the north (blocking) wall, that this part of the corridor was widened to create a larger burial chamber and that another blocking wall was built to partition Tuts burial chamber off from the section of the corridor nearest the entrance, which remained at the original width of the corridor and became an antechamber. British archaeologist Dr Nicholas Reeves . This Alien Mothership Was Spotted Near The Moon With 2 Smaller UFOs. Burial place: tomb number 66 in the Valley of the Queens in Luxor, Egypt. However, there are more secrets to reveal in this historical discovery. Queen Nefertiti was the most powerful woman of her time and one of ancient Egypt's most mysterious historical people. His tomb, which was discovered in 1922, provided researchers with a treasure trove of information about . Has Queen Nefertitis tomb been identified behind the burial chamber of Tutankhamun? Nefertiti has been called the most beautiful woman who ever lived. At the outset, we should note that Reevess hypothesis should be approached with some degree of skepticism. In 2006, archaeologist Otto Schaden, amid great media attention, claimed that one of eight sarcophagi found near Tutankhamuns tomb might contain Nefertitis mummy, but none of them contained a mummy. 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As University of Bristol Egyptologist Aidan Dobson said to National Geographic in August, Its a long way from observing possible outlines of doors to the conclusion that one leads to the burial chamber of Nefertiti! He also said that the lines seen by Reeves could also be (in order of decreasing probability): marks left by quarrymen; preparations for doors that werent completed; doors to storage areas; and doors to one storage room and one tomb. Which finds made our top 10 Biblical archaeology discoveries of 2015? 134135; Rosalie David and Antony E. David, A Biographical Dictionary of Ancient Egypt (London: B.A. Egyptologists are on the verge of solving one of history's biggest mysteries . This predates Ancient Egypt by 8,000 years! Tutankhamun died in about 13271323 B.C. However, there are more secrets to reveal in this historical discovery. http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/lv/r1/lp-e/0. Nefertiti, great royal wife of Amenhotep IV (better known by the name he adopted later in life, Akhenaten), is one of history's most recognised mysterious figures. Brexit worked! Join the BAS Library today. According to National Geographic, sites in the Valley of the Kings that once saw massive crowds of visitors daily see only a handful today. Is an unknown space object a message in Could humans be the dominant species in the Universe, and we just Is an unknown space object a message in a bottle? To Reeves, this means the chamber where the pharaoh lays is actually Nefertiti's resting place. The pharaoh's tomb was found fully intact and untouched by explorer Howard Carter in 1922. . For who wants to test the curse of the pharaohs? DON'T MISS:Antarctica: Scientists make breakthrough over dinosaur-extinction [VIDEO]NASA asteroid revelation: Space rock 'threatens' Earth researcher [ANALYSIS]Asteroid tsunami: Why scientist offered dire warning to US coast [COMMENT]. In the course of the subsequent partage, or division of the finds, the bust was allocated to . Speaking to the Times, he said that Tutankhamun's burial site was merely an antechamber of the Queen's tomb and was used at the last minute when the young king died unexpectedly. There is a lot of competition and nobody likes to see their colleagues succeed.". The western (left with baboons) and northern (right) walls of Tutankhamuns burial crypt. Howard Carter and others at the moment King Tutankhamuns tomb was opened. Nefertiti ruled Egypt between 1370 . According to Reevess theory, insufficient burial plans had been made for the young Tutankhamun, who died under mysterious circumstances at age 19 (c. 1324 BCE). : Intelligent Aliens Are Likely Machines. Following Reevess proposal and some preliminary examinations, the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities carried out a series of radar scans on the tomb to learn if the walls were indeed only separators between the two tombs. Prior to that, Kristine studied at the University of Leicester in the UK. Technology; Science; Archaeology; Secret chamber found inside King Tut's famous tomb may solve hunt for Nefertiti. The bust of Nefertiti was found on 6 December 1912 during an excavation at the Middle Egyptian site of Tell el-Amarna. The hype over the empty tomb was nothing compared to the Nefertiti-mania that swept the media in 2003. A new radar survey of King Tutankhamun's tomb has reportedly found evidence of a hidden chamber that has revived talk about Queen Nefertiti's final resting place. By submitting above, you agree to our privacy policy. Past Perfect: King Tut, I Presume? Archaeology Odyssey, July/August 2002. However, Nefertiti was most famous for her marriage to the controversial pharaoh Akhenaten. Hawass currently leads excavations in the Valley of the Kings in Luxor, where they uncovered two mummies, denoted KV21A and KV21B, in one tomb at the eastern end of the valley. In the 1880s, residents living near the ancient Egyptian city of Amarna discovered a large. The Bust of Nefertiti. One question is: Why were these anomalies noted by Reeves not discovered by Carter or later archaeologistsif the anomalies are indeed significant? Reevess views are fully discussed in Reeves, The Burial of Nefertiti? pp. But as the journalism we do is costly, we invite readers for whom The Times of Israel has become important to help support our work by joining The Times of Israel Community. Afterward, however, the next pharaoh, Tutankhamun, restored polytheism to Egypt. but another could lead to Nefertiti's tomb. click the link in that email to complete your registration. The third scan seemed to be the nail in the coffin in Reevess theory, as it too came back negative. began his search for Queen Nefertitis tomb between 1998 and 2002, when he established monotheistic worship in Egypt, has been struggling as a result of safety concerns. It might be a good idea to leave things undisturbed until the Islamist forces in the area have been thoroughly crushed. Click the link in that email to complete registration so you can comment. And Dr Naunton says another mummy discovery would throw a spanner in the works of that theory. And to show that Queen Nefertiti came back with a group of followers fleeing from her husbands fate that was in the hands of the corruptAmun Priesthood. However, some scholars believe that she mysteriously disappeared after Akhenaten had reigned for 12 or 14 years.4. Neither the Queen's tomb nor the one of her husband Akhenaten were ever found. Designed and Developed by PenciDesign. There were also tales of other strange occurrences, such as a supposed mummified cat coming back to life, and several members of Carters expedition falling mysteriously ill while putting on an impromptu play in the Valley of the Kings (Christine El Mahdy, Mummies: Myth and Magic in Ancient Egypt [London: Thames and Hudson, 1989], pp. The outlines of the doorways in the north (blocking) wall and the west wall of Tutankhamuns burial chamber were apparently the first clues Reeves noticed, which hinted at the possible presence of Queen Nefertitis tomb. Even Akhenaten's most ardent opponents wouldn't have violated the sanctity of a royal tomb, which means that. Engraving of Akhenaten, Nefertiti and their children. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Archaeologists have long been puzzled by the relatively small size of Tutankhamun's burial chamber which has the same dimensions of an antechamber. I traveled in Egypt many years ago and found it to be a magical place. Who Were the Ammonites, Moabites and Edomites in the Bible. Nevertheless, in all likelihood Reeves was only half-joking when he warned the others in Horemhebs tomb. Photo Cris Bournocle AFP via Getty Images The site of Nefertiti's tomb, one of the longest-running archaeological mysteries, has left. However, there are more secrets to reveal in this historical discovery. 1 (2015), pp. Instead, he was put in an improvised burial chamber in the front hallway of a structure build for Nefertiti. Its important to stress, though, that the tomb might be discovered and it might be unfinished, undecorated, violated, or suffered great damage.. Tutankhamun was the son of Kiya, a lesser wife of Akhenaten's. Reeves hypothesized that there were hidden rooms behind King Tutankhamun's burial. Until, apparently, now. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. These blocking walls were then painted over and earlier images showing Nefertiti were changed to depict Tutankhamun. Nearly 100 years ago Brit Howard Carter uncovered the final resting place of the young king Tutankhamun - the Queen's stepson. Moreover, numerous theories about Queen Nefertitis tomb have been proposed in the last several years, and none of them has ever been proved. Were really pleased that youve read, Please use the following structure: example@domain.com, Send me The Times of Israel Daily Edition. Tutankhamun, popularly known as King Tut, was the son of Akhenaten and another wife. 08/12/2015. Nothing was confirmed. Found at Amarna and now in Berlin, it is dated by an inscription to before years 8 through 12 of Akhenaten's reign, or around 1350 B.C. The announcement did not indicate the basis for the belief that the vacancy indicates the presence of a new burial chamber, but it expressed the hope that an enormous archaeological discovery will be declared soon., In a related story, National Geographic announced that it would be airing a documentary on the entire investigation next year.HCP. Nearly 100 years ago Brit Howard Carter uncovered the final. READ MORE:Egypt mystery solved as fourth great pyramid pinpointed after 300-year-old text decoded. If the tomb proves to contain Nefertitis remains, it will be a personal triumph for Reeves, who, according to National Geographic, began his search for Queen Nefertitis tomb between 1998 and 2002 when he was director of the Amarna Royal Tombs Project. DNA evidence suggests that Nefertitis mummy may already have been discoveredamong several mummies found in 1898and may now be reposing in Cairos Egyptian Museumbut this has not been confirmed. 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The sudden burial of Tutankhamun could also be a reason for the large percentage of reused objects within Tutankhamuns tomb. According to Reeves, who has been developing his theory since 2014, radar scans show traces of two doorways that were mysteriously sealed off by tomb builders. For the past seven years, archaeologists claimed to have found Nefertitis tomb. About Queen Nefertari: Queen Nefertari Female Pharaoh and one of the most beloved wives of King Ramses II. The former Minister of Antiquities has been on the hunt for the Queen of the 18th Dynasty of Egypt for years. But if Im right, the prospects are frankly staggering. Discovery and Partage. 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The theory appeared to have been put to rest in 2018, after a series of inconclusive radar scans. And has an abundance of Egyptian treasures along with realistic sculptures of this heretic pharaoh Akhenaton and exotic antiquities from the Amarna period. The whereabouts of Nefertiti's remains are not known . When you look at his gold Gold Mask, the Golden Throne, the Alabaster Canopic Chest being guarded by its protective goddesses, and last but not least, Tuts funeral alabaster boat for his celestial journey to his next life, you can see this boy King was beloved. There are many essential questions concerning our ancient inheritance and it strongly implies that this strange lineage of Amarna may have already been a blood inheritance displaced by the Royal Atlantis and may be related to the spiritual understanding of the high level and the incredible psychic abilities. According to the Minister of Antiquities, Mamdouh el-Damaty, a preliminary analysis of the scan of the north wall shows that the temperature of an area of the wall is different from that of other parts of the wall. Nefertiti was the queen during Egypt's 18th dynasty (1300 BC). The six-mile [10 km]-long cemetery dates back 2,000 years, to the early Graeco-Roman era. One of the most mysterious and powerful women in ancient Egypt, Nefertiti was queen alongside Pharaoh Akhenaten from 1353 to 1336 B.C. Among them is the discovery of formerly hidden hieroglyphs underneath cartouches in Tutankhamuns tomb. According to Nature, "some Egyptologists believe that immediately before Tut's reign in the 14th century BC, Nefertiti, whose daughter was married to Tut, briefly ruled as pharaoh. He added: We might only be looking at scraps and that would still be very interesting. Click here for an update from the Supreme Council of Antiquities in Egypt.Ed. Was Nefertiti buried in King Tutankhamuns tomb? This wallthe north wall, Reeves sayswas plastered and painted with images of Nefertiti and served as a blocking wall and blind, concealing the door and the chamber behind it.2. The search for Nefertitis tomb goes back several years, and it has always proved to be elusive. FREE ebook: Ancient Israel in Egypt and the Exodus. In 1898, French Egyptologist Victor Loret discovered a mummy within tomb KV35 in the Luxor valley. 3637. Reeves has suggested that Nefertiti, who died around 1331 B.C., is buried in a most unexpected placea chamber within tomb KV 62 in the Valley of the Kings, better known as King Tutankhamuns tomb! Married to the Pharaoh Akhenaten, she was the queen of Ancient Egypt during a period of great. The ancient Egyptian royals place of burial has been a mystery for decades. His son and future heir to the throne, Amenhotep IV, "Akhenaten", shared the last eight years of his reign. Some writers have suggested that because Carter had his hands full excavating the known rooms of Tutankhamuns tomb, a process that took 10 years to complete, he may not have had the time to consider additional rooms. Susan James had proposed that the mummy of the "older woman" in the same tomb was actually that of Queen Nefertiti. Sign up to receive our email newsletter and never miss an update. Now a US-based archaeologist believes he's discovered the resting place of Queen Nefertiti in perhaps the most . Heres why, Spanish Stonehenge has reemerged amid Europes sizzling drought. The bold new theory comes after extensive analysis of . Photo: Nicholas Reeves; original adapted from model by Theban Mapping Project. Do you rely on The Times of Israel for accurate and insightful news on Israel and the Jewish world? Thanks for all you people do love it. What would you do if you were sure that the only way to rescue the land from the ravages of desertification was to kill thousands of elephants? If so, please join The Times of Israel Community. Kristine has been writing about Science, Mysteries and History for 4+ years. Enormous solar super-storm could knock out the internet Electronic E.T. Tomb of Nefertari QV66 is the tomb of Nefertari, the Great Wife of Pharaoh Ramesses II, in Egypt 's Valley of the Queens. It is called the Sistine Chapel of Ancient Egypt. Seaby Ltd, 1992), pp. Nicholas Reeves, The Burial of Nefertiti? Amarna Royal Tombs Project, Occasional Paper No. Harvard scientist wants to launch an investigation Anunnaki Are Here Now! Inside Tutankhamuns tomb. Your email address will not be published. According to Egypts Middle East News Agency, the cemetery may contain over 10,000 mummies. Following examination of the preliminary results by the new team, a work plan for the procedures to be performed within King Tutankhamuns tomb will be announced. Thus, upon his death, Tuts body was moved into the forechambers of Queen Nefertitis tomb, which at that point had been occupied for less than a decade. How to respond to this new governments policies? Obviously they would want to be very careful where they drilled, but it could be done, and with minuscule damage to the wall. The search . The Wilbour Plaque at the Brooklyn Museum, believed to depict Nefertiti (right) and, most likely, Akhenaten (left). There were several cases of mistaken identity. Statues in front of the Temple of Hatshepsut in the Valley of the Kings. Dig into the illuminating world of the Bible with a BAS All-Access membership. According to a report by Newsweek, the archaeologist links what he believes to be the ancient. Detailed scans produced last year of Tuts crypt have shown marks in the wall which Reeves believes may indicate the location of two doors. According To Russia, Antarctica Is NOT What Youve Why Ancient Sumerians May Have Built Advanced Spaceports, UFO Spotted Draining Plasma From The Sun Again. Date of birth: 1300 BC. (Photo Credit: Fine Art Images / Heritage Images . Nearly 100 years ago Brit Howard Carter uncovered the final resting place of the young king Tutankhamun - the Queen's stepson. Dig into the illuminating world of the Bible with a BAS All-Access membership. And to show that Queen Nefertiti came back with a group of followers fleeing from her husband's fate that was in the hands of the corrupt Amun Priesthood. 6. Michael Rice, Whos Who in Ancient Egypt (London: Routledge, 1999), pp. She died before 1330 BC, aged around 40, some years before Tutankhamun. Now a leading archaeologist claims he has found the body of Egypt's most famous ancient queen - Nefertiti. Update, November 4, 2015: The Egyptian Minister of Antiquities, Mamdouh el-Damaty, announced todayNovember 4, 2015, the 93rd anniversary of Howard Carters discoverythat the planned radar and thermal imaging scans of King Tutankhamuns tomb would begin on Thursday, November 5. They're asking about Nefertiti, the legendary beauty who was married to one of ancient Egypt's strangest pharaohs. At the meeting in Horemhebs tomb, several people crowded onto a wooden platform where Reeves was standing. Some are arguing his mother was Nefertiti, and so Dr Naunton said her tomb discovery could potentially be as huge as Mr Carters. Please try again or choose an option below. President Barack Obama tours the Pyramids with Egypts Supreme Council of Antiquities Zahi Hawass (left) back in 2009. This is also the reason for questions about her death. And Egyptologist Dr Chris Naunton has told Express.co.uk that there is a possibility that he may have already found the final resting place of the Great Royal Wife of Pharaoh Akhenaten. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Thank you, David Horovitz, Founding Editor of The Times of Israel, Ministers rethink public broadcaster; new Jewish Agency boss, A diverse Jerusalem community tries to regroup, 2021 The Times of Israel , All Rights Reserved, File: The 3,300-year-old bust of Queen Nefertiti, discovered in Egypt in 1912 (YouTube screen capture). Some think she was the daughter of Ay, brother to Queen Tiye, and wife of Amunhotep III. In an article entitled The Burial of Nefertiti? published earlier this year,1 Reeves proposed that Nefertitis burial chamber and another smaller room may lie behind and next to the burial chamber of Tutankhamun, concealed behind hidden doorways in the walls of the Egyptian pharaohs tomb. 4. According to the article, several newly identified pieces of evidence have reignited this debate. Scans earlier this month had been conducted by the Franco-Egyptian group Scan Pyramids. Reeves has said he is attempting to rein in expectations and not let the story get out of hand. Queen Nefertiti, who died in 1331 B.C. View our online Press Pack. 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