Search for Nefertiti in Tutankhamun’s tomb (1) infographic
Graphic shows the layout of Tutankhamun’s tomb and a cutaway of the burial chamber supporting Reeves’ theory
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Search for Nefertiti in Tutankhamun’s tomb

By Jordi Bou

March 17, 2016 - A search for the resting place of the pharaonic Queen Nefertiti has revealed possible “organic material” hidden in the tomb of Tutankhamun.

Mamdouh el-Damaty told reporters that the secret chambers may contain metal or organic material, but he declined to comment on whether royal treasure or mummies could be inside. Analysis of the scans made by a Japanese team showed chambers that would be scanned again at the end of the month to get a better idea of what may lay inside, he said.

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PUBLISHED: 17/03/2016; STORY: Graphic News; PICTURES: Getty Images, Factum Arte
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