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Does Tutankhamen's tomb hold his stepmother Queen Nefertiti's remains? New study offers tantalizing clues

Summary by Phys.org
When Tutankhamun's tomb was discovered over a century ago, it became an immediate worldwide sensation, revealing a wealth of treasures from ancient Egypt. In the decades that followed, the tomb was meticulously cleared, cataloged and studied, leading many to believe that KV 62, as it is officially known, had given up all its secrets. Yet long after its opening, the boy king's final resting place may still hold mysteries.

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New geophysical surveys around Tutankhamun's tomb in the Valley of the Kings show signs of possible hidden spaces that may be part of a larger burial complex. The data was presented by a team led by archaeologist Mamduh el-Damati of Ain Shams University in Cairo. The researchers used geordar and microgravimetry, a method that measures very small changes in the earth's gravity and allows to detect differences in the density of underground structu…

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For more than a century, the tomb of the Pharaoh Tutankhamun has fascinated the world. Now, new radar and gravitational measurements point to hidden structures. Is it the tomb of Nofretete? Even in November, mini-robots could bring clarity.

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Tutankhamun's Tomb Reveals Signs of Secret Corridor and Cameras <p>Researchers have identified new underground anomalies near KV62, including a possible two-meter-wide corridor. The finding supports the hypothesis about the Nefertiti complex</p>.

·Kyiv, Ukraine
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They have obtained fresh evidence of a hidden room behind the famous tomb.

·Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Investigations provide new evidence that more rooms are hidden behind the king's grave. Perhaps there is even the grave of a long sought-after queen.

·Berlin, Germany
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Phys.org broke the news in Douglas, United Kingdom on Monday, September 21, 2026.
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