King Tut's Burial Chamber Scan Reveals Two Hidden Rooms, May Contain Metal or Organic Material
Archeologists made some buzz around the world after a tantalizing discovery in King Tut's tomb. According to a report by News.com.au, Egypt's antiquities minister, Mamdouh el-Damaty, announced that the radar scans of King Tutankhamun's burial chamber in Luxor show two hidden rooms. The discovery, which is said to be 90 percent chance, could be a milestone in learning more about the fate of Egypt's beautiful Queen Nefertiti as the chambers may contain her remains.
However, el-Damaty revealed that the scan result of the boy pharaoh's 3,000-year-old burial site showed the possibility of containing metal or organic material. Telegraph noted that the radar sweep conducted last year by a Japanese technician cannot detect specifically but has picked up signals. He did not comment on whether there is royal treasure or mummies inside the chambers.
But since the tomb of Queen Nefertiti, who was married to Tutankhamun's father, has never been found, it is highly believed that she could be buried behind King Tut's own burial chamber. The theory originates from British archaeologist Nicholas Reeves but it is still to be known if he is correct.
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On the other hand, el-Damaty, who is also an archeologist himself, has also his own theory. He said that it may not be Nefertiti who is known for her beauty. The unknown chamber that is connected to King Tut's could be the tomb of his own mother, Kiya. There's also the possibility of another family member.
The antiquity ministry also publicized the diagram which shows the two potential rooms that are adjacent to King Tut's burial chamber. It reveals that one is directed to the north while the other one is to the west.
According to reports, a second scan is in order and it will be completed on March 31. The archaeologists will measure the thickness of the walls and will try to obtain a clearer picture of what could be inside the chamber. Once the second scan is performed, they will make a decision based on what they will find out.
