There’s a new king in town. More than a century after King Tutunkhamun was discovered — elevating the ancient figure to celebrity status — archeologists have uncovered the tomb of King Thutmose II, Egyptian officials declared on Tuesday.

The unearthing of the tomb of ancient Egyptian King Thutmose II is being described as one of the most important archaeological discoveries in recent years.

This is the first time archaeologists found a royal tomb since the discovery of King Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922.

Archaeologists in Egypt have found of the tomb of King Thutmose II - the first discovery of an ancient royal tomb since King Tutankhamun's in 1922.

Archaeologists have announced the discovery of the first royal tomb in Egypt since Tutankhamun's burial was uncovered in 1922.