The presumed location of the tomb of Egyptian Queen Nefertiti has been identified

The presumed location of the tomb of Egyptian Queen Nefertiti has been identified

A team of archaeologists led by Egypt's former Minister of Antiquities, Mamdouh al-Damaty, has discovered new evidence regarding the existence of hidden chambers behind the walls of Tutankhamun's tomb. According to an article published in the journal Nature, one of these chambers may contain the tomb of Queen Nefertiti.

"The collected data indicates the existence of at least one additional chamber," the researchers' report states.

Scientists used the gravimetric imaging method for the first time to examine the surroundings of the 3,400-year-old tomb in the Valley of the Kings. This method helps detect differences in soil density. It was used in conjunction with a radar inside the tomb.

The research results were presented to the Supreme Council of Antiquities of Egypt in early September. If the organization grants permission, the team will continue to explore the area using cameras.

Archaeologists note that even if the hidden complex does not turn out to be Nefertiti's tomb, this discovery will be of great scientific importance. It will help study the connections with the Amarna family and the relatives of Pharaoh Akhenaten.

In 2022, Egyptologist Zahi Hawass announced that the long-lost remains of Queen Nefertiti had been found.