Egypt Showcases Tutankhamun's Unique Artifact and Restored Tombs

Egyptian authorities have displayed a rare plaster wall from King Tutankhamun's tomb alongside two newly restored New Kingdom tombs in Luxor. Additionally, NASA's Psyche probe is nearing a gravity-assist maneuver with Mars, aiming for a metal-rich asteroid. Meanwhile, scientists in Thailand have uncovered Southeast Asia's largest dinosaur, Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 16-05-2026 10:28 IST | Created: 16-05-2026 10:28 IST
Egypt Showcases Tutankhamun's Unique Artifact and Restored Tombs

In Luxor, Egyptian authorities have unveiled a rare artifact: the plaster wall from King Tutankhamun's tomb, along with two restored ancient tombs on the West Bank. The director-general of Luxor Antiquities, Abdelghaffar Wagdy, highlighted the rarity of the wall, as most Pharaonic tombs were looted, making replication virtually impossible.

NASA's Psyche probe is closing in on Mars for a significant gravity assist, setting course toward a massive metallic asteroid. This journey marks the probe's critical step, after its October 2023 launch, aiming to reach the asteroid belt's fringes between Mars and Jupiter in three years.

In Thailand, paleontologists discovered Southeast Asia's largest dinosaur, Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis, highlighting its formidable size and unique features. Spanning almost 90 feet, this sauropod roamed ancient riverbanks 113 million years ago, a discovery adding to the understanding of prehistoric life.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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