About to Discover the Tomb of Cleopatra: One of Humanity's Great Mysteries

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Edgar Loper

Updated: 26 May 2026 ·

About to Discover the Tomb of Cleopatra: One of Humanity's Great Mysteries

Cleopatra
photo by viajar.elperiodico.com

The search for Cleopatra's tomb has been a true mystery for centuries. It's no wonder... we are talking about the last queen of the Ancient Egyptian dynasty. A woman portrayed in dozens of movies, series, and video games, she stands as one of the most iconic pharaoh figures.

Now, after centuries of searching, the tomb of this legendary Egyptian queen may be closer to being discovered than ever. In fact, it has historically been firmly asserted that she was buried under the Taposiris Magna Temple, right where this impressive geometric tunnel has been found.

The tunnel has been classified as "a geometric miracle," stretching over 1200 meters long, nearly 2 meters high, and is said to resemble the Eupalinos tunnel, revered as one of the most important engineering feats of the classical world.

The Most Important Discovery of the 21st Century

The tunnel may lead to Cleopatra's tomb according to initial investigations
The tunnel may lead to Cleopatra's tomb according to initial investigations photo by viajar.elperiodico.com
Among the found objects are decapitated statues of the goddess Isis
Among the found objects are decapitated statues of the goddess Isis photo by viajar.elperiodico.com

Kathleen Martinez, an expert archaeologist from the University of Santo Domingo, stated to the Daily Mail that she has been firmly convinced that "Cleopatra and her lover Mark Antony were buried within the temple where the tunnel has been found."

A clear path towards this discovery, just a few kilometers from the ancient Egyptian capital of Alexandria, where one of the seven wonders of the ancient world was located.

The chances of finding Cleopatra's tomb, for some archaeologists, are 1%. If it is found, uncovering the remains of the last pharaoh of Egypt would be the most important discovery of the 21st century.

A discovery that aligns with versions of the myths told for centuries, narrating that after Mark Antony committed suicide following his defeat by Octavian, Cleopatra meticulously prepared all the plans for both to be buried together in this temple.

Now, the most famous lovers of ancient Egypt may be found, along with a tunnel about which we still have more questions than answers. So far, it is known that part of this corridor is submerged beneath the Mediterranean Sea, and that there are several pottery vessels and a rectangular block of limestone.

However, the most striking findings include several artifacts that contain coins with the images and names of Queen Cleopatra and Alexander the Great, several decapitated statues, and other images of the goddess Isis.