Search for Nefertiti in Tutankhamun’s tomb
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Radar analysis and thermal imaging is to be used to test a theory that Queen Nefertiti’s crypt may be hidden in King Tutankhamun’s tomb
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Archaeologist Nicholas Reeves believes there may be two hidden doorways behind Tutankhamun’s tomb, leading to two undiscovered rooms

Entrance Burial Chamber Treasure Chamber Corridor Antechamber Annex

Possible resting place of Nefertiti Proposed storeroom

5m 16ft
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BURIAL CHAMBER: New ultra-high-resolution scans have revealed fissures which could indicate presence of two sealed doors in west (1) and north (2) walls

Reeves believes painting on north wall depicts boy king (left) completing death ritual for Nefertiti (right)

Traces of partition wall

Reeves suggests Tutankhamun, who died 3,000 years ago aged 19, was rushed into outer chamber of what was originally Nefertiti’s tomb

Reeves thinks door in north wall conceals corridor to earlier tomb of legendary queen

Tutankhamun’s sarcophagus
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Source: The Burial of Nefertiti? by Nicholas Reeves, Theban Mapping Project

Pictures: Getty Images, Factum Arte

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