In 1799, French engineers first located the tomb of Amenhotep III during Napoleon’s Egyptian campaign; Egypt reopens the 3,400-year-old tomb of one of its greatest pharaohs after 20 years

After over two decades of dedicated restoration, the tomb of Pharaoh Amenhotep III has officially reopened in Egypt. Situated in the Western Valley of the Kings, it was originally unearthed by French engineers in 1799. Restoration efforts have notably focused on safeguarding ancient wall art and ensuring the tomb’s stability.