Archaeologists have discovered the remains of an ancient city dating back 3000 years, which they describe as the "largest" ever found in Egypt. Renowned Egyptologist Zahi Hawass announced the discovery of the "lost city of gold" located near Luxor, home of the legendary Valley of the Kings.
In a statement, the excavation team said the city "was lost under sand and dated to the reign of Amenhotep III and continued to be used by Tutankhamun and Ay."
Betsy Bryan, professor of Egyptian art and archeology at Johns Hopkins University, described the find as "the second most important archaeological discovery since the tomb of Tutankhamun" nearly a century ago.
Excavations began in September 2020 between the temples of Ramses III and Amenhotep III near Luxor, about 500 kilometers (300 miles) south of Cairo. Within weeks, the team discovered formations of mud bricks running in all directions.
After seven months of excavation, several quarters have been discovered, including a bakery filled with storage pottery, as well as administrative and residential areas.
"The Golden Age of the Pharaohs"
Items of jewelry have also been discovered, along with colored pottery vessels, carabid beetle amulets, and clay bricks bearing the seals of Amenhotep III.
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