What is fascinating about these lost tombs is that their absence has turned certain historical figures into something like a myth. The debate continues, as the lost tomb of Cleopatra and Mark Anthony remains to be found. The Egyptian government has been cautious about authorizing invasive exploration of one of its most famous tombs, based on what might be wishful thinking, keeping Nephertiti’s lost tomb a hidden treasure. Nonetheless, much like Alexander the Great’s lost tomb, most experts believe Attila’s grave will only be found by chance—if ever. What connects all these lost tombs is how they’ve changed the way we think about archaeological exploration.