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Thutmose II

Discover Thutmose II, a pharaoh who ruled ancient Egypt and left behind mysteries for us to solve!

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Hapouseneb, vizier, the first priest of Amun and construction manager About 1460 BC (18th Dynasty) Diorite This statue was placed, by royal favor, in a courtyard of the temple of Karnak, reward for works executed for King Thutmose II (he was probably th

Hapouseneb, vizier, the first priest of Amun and construction manager About 1460 BC (18th Dynasty) Diorite This statue was placed, by royal favor, in a courtyard of the temple of Karnak, reward for works executed for King Thutmose II (he was probably th

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Hapouseneb, vizier, the first priest of Amun and construction manager About 1460 BC (18th Dynasty) Diorite This statue was placed, by royal favor, in a courtyard of the temple of Karnak, reward for works executed for King Thutmose II (he was probably th
Dish Inscribed with the Throne Name of Thutmose II
Model adze of wood, copper and rawhide. After King Thutmose II's death, his wife Hatshepsut acted as regent for her stepson, Thutmose III, and then declared herself ruler. This adze comes from the foundation deposit in her mortuary temple at Deir el-Bahri
Signet ring with names of Amenhotep II and Thutmose II Gold AF 2271 @museelouvre
Dish Inscribed with the Throne Name of Thutmose II
Terracotta storage jar, painted, with two galloping horses; provenance unknown; reign of Thutmose II - IV
Scarab Inscribed with the Throne Name of Thutmose II
Thutmose II in front of an offering table. From the mortuary temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, Egypt. Neues Museum, Berlin
Cowroid Seal-Amulet Inscribed with the Throne Name of Thutmose II
Cowroid Inscribed with the Throne Name of Thutmose II
Red granite fragment bearing the cartouche of Thutmose II. Probably from a throne of a seated statue. From Thutmose III Temple at Koptos, Egypt. 18th Dynasty

Key Facts

Reign Dates
Around 1493 to 1479 BC.
Dynasty
Eighteenth Dynasty of Egypt.
Family Connections
Son of Thutmose I, father of Thutmose III, husband of Hatshepsut.
Tomb Location
Western Wadis, near the Valley of the Queens.
Fun Fact
His tomb was built under waterfalls, which caused flooding!

Meet the Boy King!

Imagine a king who ruled a long, long time ago in a land called Egypt! That was Thutmose II. He was a pharaoh, which is like a super-important king. He didn't rule for very long, and not much is known about him. It’s like he was a little bit of a mystery! He was the fourth pharaoh of his family line, the Eighteenth Dynasty, which was a very powerful time in Egypt.

Where Did He Rule From?

Thutmose II was the ruler of Egypt, a land famous for its giant pyramids and the mighty Nile River. He was part of a royal family that had many important pharaohs. His dad was Thutmose I, and his son was Thutmose III, who became a very famous pharaoh too! Thutmose II also had a very important sister and wife named Hatshepsut. It sounds like a big royal family!

A Tomb Under Water?

Guess what? They found Thutmose II's tomb! But it was built in a super strange place, right under waterfalls. This meant that water would sometimes flood his tomb, which wasn't very good for keeping his treasures safe. It’s like building a sandcastle too close to the waves! His mummy had to be moved a few times over the years, and people are still not totally sure where it ended up.

Why He's Still Interesting!

Even though Thutmose II didn't have a super long reign, he's still part of an amazing story. He was part of a dynasty that built incredible things and ruled for a long time. His tomb being found is a big deal for historians trying to learn more about ancient Egypt. It's like finding a lost piece of a puzzle that helps us understand the past better!

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