Thutmose II

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. Who discovered Thutmose II?Found in the Royal Cache (DB320) at Deir el-Bahari
2. What is the reign period?Circa 1493-1479 BC (Low Chronology) or circa 1482-1479 BC (shorter duration)
3. What is the dynastic affiliation?Fourth pharaoh of the Eighteenth Dynasty of Egypt
4. How long did Thutmose II rule?Scholars think he ruled for about 13 years, from 1493 to 1479 BC, but some believe it was only around 3 years, from 1482 to 1479 BC.
5. Why is Thutmose II's tomb special?His tomb was built under waterfalls, which caused water to damage the walls and treasures inside over many years.

Eighteenth Dynasty: A foundational dynasty of the New Kingdom of Egypt, known for its imperial power, artistic achievements, and influential rulers.
Royal Cache (DB320): A secret burial chamber discovered in 1881, containing the mummies of many New Kingdom pharaohs, including Thutmose II.
Low Chronology: A system of dating ancient Egyptian history that places events later than other chronological systems.
Hatshepsut: A powerful female pharaoh of the Eighteenth Dynasty, who was the half-sister and chief wife of Thutmose II and later ruled Egypt in her own right.