Peter Styles

Geophysicist, Keele University

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Born: September 1950

Education: Newcastle University

Previous offices: President of the Geological Society of London

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

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New scans revive search for hidden chambers in Tutankhamun's tomb

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As of September 2026: Intrigued; wants more detail

Eleven years after an Egyptologist proposed that walls in Tutankhamun's tomb hide sealed chambers holding Queen Nefertiti's burial, new scans point to hidden space beyond the burial chamber. The geophysical survey, published September 17, suggests a rubble-packed corridor and possible rooms a few meters beyond the tomb's walls.

Updated Sep 20