KV62 - The Tomb of Tutankhamun - Debunking the theories
Channel: CSi Archaeology Dr David Ian Lightbody
Date: 2021-01-10

Welcome to the new channel Case Studies in Archaeology! In this first video I discuss the evidence for the theory that Nefertiti is buried behind the north wall in Tutankhamun's tomb. More case studies to come soon. If you have any ideas for future videos, post a comment below. Enjoy!

Bibliography: 
Theban Mapping Project: https://www.Thebanmappingproject.com
The Journal of Ancient Egyptian Architecture: https://www.egyptian-architecture.com
Factum Arte project and scans: https://www.factumfoundation.org
https://www.factumfoundation.org/pag/1548/the-facsimile-of-tutankhamuns-tomb-overview
Lightbody, D. (2016), ‘Neferetiti or Nofertiti, So Which is it?’, Arkysite website blog Feb. 2016 https://arkysite.wordpress.com/2016/02/
Daley, J. (2018), ‘Sorry, There Are No Secret Chambers in King Tut’s Tomb’, Smithsonian Museum online, Smithsonianmag.com
Hardwick, T. (2015), ‘Is Nefertiti Still Buried in Tutankhamun’s Tomb? Archaeologists Examine a New Theory’. Houston Museum of Natural Sciences blog “beyond bones”, October 5, 2015.
Romey, K. (2018), ‘It’s Official: Tut’s Tomb Has No Hidden Chambers After All’, National Geographic online, May 6, 2018.
All Nick Reeves's paper are available on Academia.edu:
Reeves, N. (2015), 'The Burial of Nefertiti?', Amarna Royal Tombs Project Occasional Paper, Vol. 1.
Reeves, N. (2020), 'The Tomb of Tutankhamun (Kv62): Supplementary Notes (the Burial of Nefertiti? Iii)', Amarna Royal Tombs Project Occasional Paper, Vol. 5.
Reeves, N., and G. Ballard. (2019), 'The Decorated North Wall in the Tomb of Tutankhamun (Kv62) (the Burial of Nefertiti? Ii)', Amarna Royal Tombs Project Occasional Paper, Vol. 3.
Sambuellia, L., C. Cominab, G. Catanzaritic, F. Barsugliad, G. Morellid, and F. Porcelli. (2019), 'The Third Kv62 Radar Scan: Searching for Hidden Chambers Adjacent to Tutankhamun’s Tomb', Journal of Cultural Heritage, Vol. 30, 288-96.
Wong, L. , S. Rickerby, A. Phenix, A. Rava, and R. Kamel. (2012), 'Examination of the Wall Paintings in Tutankhamen's Tomb: Inconsistencies in Original Technology', Studies in Conservation, Vol. 57, no. sup. 1, S322-30.

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